Who We Are
Bankhawk is a specialist advisory and analytics firm supporting large organizations in gaining control over their banking and payment operations. Founded in 2007, the firm has delivered hundreds of millions in value through a combination of deep financial domain expertise, proprietary analytics, and benchmarking capabilities.
Beyond traditional cost analysis, the approach focuses on building a complete picture of how financial partners perform - enabling smarter, faster decisions that improve profitability. An AI-enabled platform, supported by expert insight, allows results to be delivered within weeks and with minimal input from client teams.
Our Customers
Our Team
BRIAN WEAKLIAM, FOUNDER
Brian, a Fintech pioneer, was formerly a Financial Analyst in the banking sector where he oversaw the development of banking and payment systems.
He leads banking and payments optimization projects for many international companies using pioneering methodologies.
MON O’DRISCOLL, ADVISOR
Mon O’Driscoll was formerly Head of Investment Banking at AIB plc, Chairman of Goodbody Stockbrokers and a director of AIB Capital Markets.
He has extensive experience in international asset management, stock broking, corporate finance, private equity and funds administration.
DAVID DALTON, CHAIRMAN
David was Deloitte Ireland’s Chief Strategy Officer and Financial Services Industry leader in Ireland.
He is an independent non-executive board director and advisor focused on Financial Services, Fintech and Digital Assets. David co-leads the Dublin based EMEA Grid Blockchain Lab.
ROBERT DEWEN, CEO NORTH AMERICAN OPERATIONS
With over 25 years of leadership experience in the insurance industry, Robert most recently led the strategic M&A and rapid organic growth and sale of a U.S. Insurance services business.
Based in New York he leads the growth of Bankhawk’s business in North America.
STEVE GLOVER, PAYMENT PROJECTS LEAD
Steve has joined Bankhawk from CMSpi having driven their early US expansion. He crosses the business intelligence and software development divide.
He has led numerous successful projects for leading merchants across Europe and North America, including McDonald’s, Subway, and Jack in the box.
JOHN EDGAR, ADVISOR
John is a highly experienced retail sector executive with proven success in driving commercial success as CFO in Harrods and Selfridges Group.
He has also held executive and non-executive roles in Estates, Aviation, and Banking.
MARTIN MCCOOL, IT & DEVELOPMENT
Martin is an experienced banking and payments analytics software developer.
As Bankhawk’s Lead Architect, he spearheads the design and development of our proprietary technology platform and oversees all aspects of Information Technology to ensure security, scalability, and performance.
Ray was recently Managing Director and Co-Head of EU Merchant Services at JP Morgan Chase, where he managed relationships with some of world’s largest merchants.
He brings deep domain knowledge to Bankhawk’s services for large merchants.
Ray MCDONNELL, PAYMENTS STRATEGY LEAD