Oct 23, 2025
This week marks a significant milestone in Clearing’s journey. After 13 extraordinary years of leadership, our founder Jack Horton is stepping down as CEO, passing the torch to Brian Rayment, who will lead Clearing into its next phase of growth.
When Jack founded Clearing in 2012, he set out to build something exceptional in the payments industry. Over 13 years, he transformed an ambitious vision into a globally regulated business that has processed billions in transactions and established trusted relationships with clients, regulators, and banking partners across the world.
Jack’s vision, determination, and unwavering commitment to building something meaningful have shaped not just our company, but the entire team. His entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to doing things the right way, even when it was the harder path, have been the foundation of everything we have achieved.
While Jack steps back from the CEO role, his legacy lives on in the strength of the business he built and the culture he fostered. We’re deeply grateful for his leadership and excited to see where his journey takes him next.
We’re delighted to announce that Brian Rayment will be taking over as CEO. Brian joined Clearing two years ago as Chief Compliance Officer and MLRO, bringing with him a wealth of experience in regulated financial services. During his time with us, he has demonstrated the calm, strategic thinking and deep operational expertise that this next chapter demands.
Brian’s leadership comes at an exciting time for Clearing. We are in a strong position to accelerate our growth and cement our role as a key player in the global payments space. His vision for the company builds on the solid foundation Jack created while charting an ambitious course forward.
“I’m honoured to step into this role and lead Clearing through its next phase of evolution. Jack has built something truly special; a business that combines regulatory excellence with genuine customer service and a culture where people genuinely matter.
Our mission remains clear: to build a market-leading payments firm with stable, end-to-end payment processing. We’ll do this by leveraging our existing financial strength and our partnerships, always putting our people first and delivering superior customer service.
I’m incredibly proud of what we have achieved so far, and I’m confident that our best work is still ahead of us. To everyone who has been part of this journey: thank you. Let’s build something exceptional together.”
As we enter this new chapter, our commitment to our clients, partners, and team remains unwavering. We’ll continue to deliver the reliability, compliance excellence, and customer service that have become hallmarks of the Clearing name.
The payments landscape is evolving rapidly, and we are positioned to not just adapt but to lead. With Brian at the helm, a talented team behind him, and the strong foundation Jack built, we are excited about the opportunities ahead.
Here’s to the next 13 years and beyond.