Global Currency Exchange Network founded
Two offices opened in Costa Blanca & Costa Almeria, Spain.
Office opened in the Algarve, Portugal
Dubai office opens
GCEN became an FCA Authorised Payment Institute (API)
Global Custodial Services Ltd (GCS) was founded and granted full client money permissions by the FCA
Turnover exceeds $1.4bn
Turnover exceeds $2.7bn
Office opened in Malta
Turnover exceeds $4bn
Turnover exceeds $5bn
GC Partners becomes the new brand of GCEN and GCS.
Turnover exceeds $6.8bn
Global offices temporarily close and staff work remotely in response to Covid-19
Move to larger premises in Mayfair, London
Our new Direct Sales team is formed
Payments and FX turnover exceeds $7.5bn
Licenses granted and office opens in Hong Kong
Celebrated 20 years of service
New Alicante Office Opens
One New Change Office opens
GC Partners Aquired by Montreux
Granted Dubai Licence
Dubai Corporate Office Opens
New Portugal Office Opens
Andrew has been instrumental in driving GC Partners’ global revenue and profitability since joining the business in 2013. With a keen focus on managing essential banking relationships and overseeing both internal and external systems, Andrew’s deep industry insight enables him to navigate complex financial landscapes and foster valuable partnerships.
Andrew’s expertise in hedging and asset acquisitions have offered GC Partners a unique competitive advantage and his leadership continues to propel GC Partners’ growth in the international financial marketplace.
Grant has been a driving force behind our Middle East operation since joining GC Partners in 2011. He has dedicated his efforts to expanding our Dubai office and fostering a network of partners across the region.
Grant’s extensive experience in the foreign exchange and payments industry spans over 20 years. His career in FX commenced at HiFX, where he gained invaluable experience in various client-facing roles, ranging from client services to partnerships to FX dealing. Prior to moving to Dubai in 2010, Grant served as the Head of Client Services at FRFX.
Stevie has worked with GC Partners for 16 years and plays a pivotal role in aligning our bespoke technology with the company’s strategic objectives. Collaborating closely with the board and our technology partners, Stevie ensures the seamless integration of industry-leading solutions to enhance customer services. His commitment to continuous development drives our technological excellence, reinforcing GC Partners’ reputation for delivering exceptional solutions for our customers.
Andy joined GC Partners in 2023 and plays a crucial role in driving operational excellence, ensuring we strike the right balance between operational efficiency, and a clear value-driven proposition for our broad customer base.
Andy has been pivotal in scaling our international operations, enhancing our regulatory compliance frameworks and integrating innovative technologies to improve transaction speed, security and cost effectiveness across the board. With a vision for continuous improvement, Andy keeps GC Partners at the forefront of the constantly evolving payments market.
Nick joined GC Partners in 2023 and is responsible for driving our financial strategy to ensure sustainable growth and optimal profitability.
A chartered accountant by trade, he is a firm believer in data-driven strategy. Since joining us, Nick has successfully led initiatives to enhance cash flow management, regulatory compliance and investment strategy to ensure that GC Partners remains lean, agile and competitive across the board.
Rachel Ilieva is the Global Head of Compliance at GC Partners. With a career spanning regulatory compliance, financial crime prevention, and fintech advisory, she has held key roles at firms like Citibank and fscom, where she specialised in Anti-Money Laundering, counter-terrorist financing, and business transformation.
Rachel’s expertise in strategic compliance planning and data-driven decision making has earned her industry recognition, including a nomination for the Compliance Register Platinum Awards’ “Compliance Rising Star” category in 2024. Passionate about innovation, she drives compliance strategies form the backbone of GC Partners’ growth.