James Hannigan

CEO at FacePOS, Innovator in Payment and POS Solutions

With a career spanning multiple industries, I have consistently demonstrated a knack for identifying emerging trends and developing innovative solutions. 

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I began my professional journey with over 20 years in the horse racing industry, holding an on-course Bookmakers license and managing operations in my family business and independently. Recognizing the shift toward online gambling and betting exchanges, I accurately predicted the decline of on-course betting, driven by platforms like Betfair and live race broadcasting. 

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Leveraging my foresight, I transitioned into the point-of-sale (POS) and software sector, founding a till roll company in response to new regulations requiring receipts for transactions in hospitality and retail. Over 12 years, I developed POS and ERP software, including securing a government tender in India. These achievements positioned me as a leader in enterprise software and operational efficiency. 

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In 2022, I founded FacePOS, an advanced payment platform that integrates facial recognition and Open Banking technology to revolutionize how payments are made. During the R&D phase, I managed a hotel in the UK for 20 months, gaining hands-on experience in hospitality operations. This practical insight inspired the creation of FacePOS tools tailored for complex environments like hotels, covering rooms, bars, kitchens, stock management, payroll, and customer management. 

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FacePOS is the first payment platform to combine facial recognition with Pay-by-Bank technology, offering secure, efficient, and cost-effective solutions. Our partnership with Tink, a Visa company, allows us to deliver cutting-edge services across multiple jurisdictions. With FacePOS, we aim to fundamentally transform how banking and transactions are conducted, setting a new standard for the payment industry.