Leadership changes at Dunstan Thomas

27 Feb 2025

Coverage in Money Marketing

Dunstan Thomas, fintech specialist, has announced changes to its management team following the decision of current Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Ihab El-Saie to retire at the end of March.

After a distinguished career in fintech, heading three successful software companies including Dunstan Thomas, and playing a central role in several significant corporate exits, Ihab is retiring after almost a decade at Dunstan Thomas.

Two existing senior leaders of Dunstan Thomas will replace him. Julia Fintz, current Chief Operating Officer, and Paul Muir, current Chief Product Officer will take over as joint Managing Directors. Together, they bring the skills and experience that will support the continued success of the business and further strengthen the firm’s focus on delivering for clients.

Commenting on his retirement, Ihab El-Saie said:

“It’s been a great privilege to lead Dunstan Thomas over the last three years. During this time, we’ve grown our client base, delivered an expanded product portfolio and the business is thriving. I’m proud of what we’ve achieved together, and as I step down into retirement, I know it’s in good hands with Julia and Paul.”

Julia Fintz, incoming Managing Director said:

“I’d like to thank Ihab for his leadership and the significant contribution he’s made to the development of the business. It’s a legacy to be proud of, and we wish him a long and happy retirement.

“I’m delighted to be joining forces with Paul to lead the business as we continue to foster meaningful partnerships with our customers and bring our expertise and innovation to deliver value add solutions for their businesses.”

Paul Muir, incoming Managing Director added

“It’s fantastic to be appointed alongside Julia at such a pivotal point in Dunstan Thomas’ journey. We’re preparing to launch our Pensions Dashboard ISP solution, have a comprehensive pipeline of enhancements for our product suite, and are constantly looking ahead to anticipate how our solutions can shape modern retirement." Previous News Item Dunstan Thomas Products Contact Us