Cian Kinsella

CEO

In 2007 Cian co-founded IS Options.

Cian was a co-founder of Kindle Banking Systems in Ireland. There he designed the award-winning banking system “Bankmaster” which remains today as the core banking system for over 300 banks worldwide.

In 1997 Cian co-founded CR2. He served initially as product designer and co-CEO and subsequently as CEO until he left in early 2005, having brought the company through significant changes to consistent profit. CR2 supplies channel software (delivering banking services by internet, atm, phone, pos terminal, etc.) to over 120 banks around the world.

Lance Ayerst

Program Management

Lance manages the technical implementation and delivery of IS Options client projects.

Lance has specialised in Financial Services ICT systems, from researching new technologies and systems, to managing multiple concurrent implementation of international software projects.

Lance has managed projects for the following leading institutions; O2 Ireland, Bank of Ireland, Standard Chartered Bank and First National Bank of Southern Africa.

He holds a BSc in physics and a MBA specialising in project management and is a certified PMP through the Project Management Institute.

Neil McGrory

Service Delivery

Neil manages key accounts and the delivery of business consulting and training to IS Options clients.

Neil has extensive programme management experience having worked for a range of global software providers, including CR2 Ltd, Computer Sciences Corporation and Hogan Systems. He has managed multiple software projects in organisations such as ABN-AMRO Bank, Danske Bank, Deutsche Bank, HBSC, Interpay and ATOS.

Neil holds a Masters Degree in Computing and is a certified PMP through the Project Management Institute.

Hugh Neill

Business Development

Hugh is responsible for IS Options' worldwide sales, strategic alliance and partnerships.

Hugh has significant experience in the Financial Services industry in both an Operational and Project Management capacity. Previously, Hugh held senior positions at CR2, Bertlesmann Financial Services and National Irish Bank, as Programme Manager, Business Development Manager and Customer Services Manager.

His operations experience covers Card Services, Credit Control and Call Centre management. Hugh holds a Commercial Lending degree and Banking Diploma.