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Meet The Team: Stuart Dawson

Identity & Credentials

  • Full name: Stuart Dawson
  • Job title: Director of Partnerships, 365 Finance
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Biography

Role & Day-to-Day

Stuart Dawson is Director of Partnerships at 365 Finance, where he has worked since 2016. He leads the company’s merchant processing and partnerships function, working with acquirers, ISVs and fintech partners to embed 365 Finance’s revenue-based funding into payment platforms – helping SMEs across the UK access faster, smarter working capital.

Employment History

Positions at 365 Finance:

  • Director of Partnerships – Jan 2026 to present, London
  • Head of Merchant Processing – Feb 2024 to Jan 2026
  • Head of Renewals (Interim) – Sep 2024 to Apr 2025 (held alongside the Merchant Processing role)
  • Head of Renewals (Acting) – Jan 2023 to Feb 2024
  • Sales Manager – Jul 2021 to Jan 2023
  • Senior Funding Advisor – Oct 2016 to Jul 2021

Previous positions:

  • Account Executive, Ingram Micro – Jun 2015 to Sep 2016
  • Account Representative, Fonefix Limited – Jun 2014 to May 2015
  • Visual Merchandiser, CROSSMARK ANZ – Mar 2014 to Jun 2014
  • Sales Representative, Parallel Imported – Sep 2010 to Apr 2014

Achievements & Awards

  • Promoted six times in nine years at 365 Finance, progressing from Senior Funding Advisor to Director of Partnerships.
  • Built and scaled the company’s merchant processing channel, unlocking new partner-led distribution and revenue streams.
  • Part of the leadership team during 365 Finance’s King’s Award for Enterprise win (2024).

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (BA), Political Science and Government & History – University of Auckland, 2010-2013

Speaking & Industry Engagements

Stuart regularly represents 365 Finance at payments and fintech industry events across the UK and Europe. He attends Merchant Payments Ecosystem (MPE) in Berlin, Europe’s largest merchant payments conference, where he meets with acquirers, ISVs and payment platforms to develop embedded funding partnerships.

In the Media

  • Quoted on managing hospitality business debt – Zempler Bank

In Their Own Words

“Our funding is designed to empower business owners to achieve growth in the manner they see fit. The economic landscape in the UK means cash-flow is tight and challenges are plenty. That shouldn’t mean that merchants can’t build the best vision of their business. We keep it simple at 365: fast, fair and flexible funding – whether direct to SMEs or through payment partners –  with repayments that match and mirror the performance of the business.”

Articles & Insights

  • Business Rates and the £300m Pub Relief: The Reality for Hospitality Businesses in 2026 – read on 365 Finance

Beyond the Office

  • Originally from New Zealand.
  • Enjoys Rugby, Football and Cricket.
  • Family man with one daughter.
  • Fitness enthusiast.