Bridging Technology & Business: Meet Mike Foley

Mike is a product-focused technologist with over a decade of experience delivering transformative change across the asset finance industry, specialising in turning complex business challenges into pragmatic, high-impact technical solutions.

Mike's expertise lies in bridging the gap between business needs and technical delivery, with a proven ability to simplify complexity and drive results across the full proposal to payout journey and complete contract lifecycle. 

His hands-on approach and commercial mindset make him an invaluable partner for organisations seeking sustainable transformation.

Areas of expertise:
Asset Finance Technology & Integration
Process Optimisation & Automation
Data Architecture & Migration
Product Strategy & Delivery
Legacy System Transformation

Mike's Background

Proven Technical Leadership

Mike has held senior roles in both product and technical teams, bringing hands-on experience that spans software vendors, in-house lender systems, and complex multi-party environments involving public and private sector stakeholders. His technical depth is matched by his ability to communicate clearly across business and technical domains.

Comprehensive Industry Experience

His solutions have supported the full spectrum of asset finance - from high-growth fintechs and specialist lenders to established banks and public sector programmes. Mike's versatility shines through his work across both broker and lender journeys, delivering value in environments ranging from greenfield platforms to complex legacy transformations.

Rapid Solution Delivery

Mike is renowned for his ability to move fast whilst maintaining strong architectural foundations. His approach combines rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept development with scalable, long-term thinking - helping clients test ideas quickly, unlock value from existing systems, and deliver sustainable change.

End-to-End Transformation Expertise

From initial strategy through to MVP delivery, Mike has demonstrated expertise across the complete transformation lifecycle. His experience includes complex data migrations, system integrations, process automation, and modernisation of legacy platforms through practical, iterative delivery methods.

Why Work with Mike

Mike's unique ability to blend deep technical expertise with commercial pragmatism makes him a trusted partner for organisations navigating complex transformation in the asset finance space. His methodology focuses on turning ideas into working solutions quickly, whilst building strong architectural foundations for long-term scalability.

His calm, practical mindset proves invaluable in high-pressure environments, where his clear communication skills align stakeholders across technical and business domains. 

Mike's comprehensive understanding of proposal to payout processes enables him to identify optimisation opportunities that others miss, making him particularly valuable for legacy modernisation, system integrations, and process automation.

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Discover how Mike's expertise in asset finance technology and transformation can help your organisation achieve its strategic objectives. His proven track record of delivering pragmatic, high-impact solutions makes him an ideal partner for businesses looking to modernise their operations and drive sustainable growth.

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Insights & Updates from Mike

Stay informed with Mike's latest thoughts on asset finance technology, transformation strategies, and industry trends through his published articles and insights.
January 16, 2026
AI in Asset Finance: Automate What You Can, Augment What You Can't

As asset finance firms navigate an increasingly technology-driven landscape, AI presents both opportunities and risks. Success depends not on wholesale adoption, but on deploying AI strategically, with robust controls and clear measurement, to address genuine operational challenges. AI solutions are appearing in ever-increasing numbers across the asset finance technology stack – in proposal submission/receipt, documentation, […]

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September 9, 2025
Benchmarking study – speed of decision “closer to adequate than good”

Over the summer period, we carried out a benchmarking study, asking leading brokers about the quality standards of the funders they use. Results were collated to provide a ranking of 17 funders across six key areas – deal shaping, speed of decision, document execution, speed of payout, overall service quality and broker relationship management. The […]

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