Marcus Kilgour
Chief Technology Officer @Salmon
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Technology Officer @Salmon
London, GB
Leading a comprehensive digital transformation of a PE-backed enterprise treasury management software provider, architecting migration from a desktop platform to a cloud-native SaaS solution with an AI-first development strategy.Team Scaling: Tripled the engineering team from 8 to 26 professionals across Ireland, UK, Czech Republic, and the Philippines, establishing distributed development capabilities and implementing Agile methodologies with structured sprint cadences.Security & Compliance: Achieved ISO27001 certification, establishing enterprise-grade security frameworks with governance integrated directly into development processes and AI implementation. Currently pursuing SOC1 Type 2 compliance.AI Innovation: Pioneering Agentic AI integration with ML capabilities embedded into reconciliation workflows and cash flow forecasting, positioning Salmon as a next-generation treasury technology provider.SaaS Architecture: Designed four-phase transformation using Strangler Fig methodology, implementing Azure Synapse for data warehousing, modern BI reporting frameworks, and expanded banking API integrations.Development Culture: Drove AI-first development culture targeting 45% AI-assisted code development, upskilling C++ developers in C#/.NET, and establishing innovation-focused team structures.International Operations: Managing complex operations across four jurisdictions, overseeing budget allocation and developing business cases for technology investments and team development initiatives.
EDUCATION
The Manchester Metropolitan University
Computer Science
ABOUT MARCUS KILGOUR
I’m an outgoing, commercially focused Chief Technology Officer with 20+ years’ experience building, scaling, and transforming SaaS, FinTech, IoT, and PropTech platforms — from early-stage startups through global scale, PE-backed transformation, and successful exit.I currently serve as CTO of PE-backed Salmon Software, where I’m leading the reinvention of enterprise treasury management software. My focus is on delivering an AI-first, cloud-native SaaS platform, embedding Agentic AI, machine learning, and automation into reconciliation and forecasting workflows, while safely migrating clients from a long-established desktop platform. Alongside this, I’ve led ISO27001 certification and SOC readiness, embedding security and governance directly into engineering and AI practices.Previously, I co-founded and scaled an international IoT and FinTech business delivering connected wearable devices and contactless payments for young users. As CTO and co-founder, I led product and platform development through rapid international expansion, growing revenue from £500k to £20m, scaling to annual device sales.Earlier in my career, I co-founded and led technology for what became the UK’s leading SaaS platform for estate agents, processing 24% of UK property transactions and ultimately exiting through acquisition by Zoopla Property Group.What I’m known for:• Leading PE-backed technology transformation and SaaS modernisation• Building market-fit products with clear commercial outcomes• Scaling and mentoring high-performing international engineering teams• Applying AI, ML, and automation pragmatically to drive real business value• Navigating M&A technical due diligence, fundraising, and high-growth phases• Balancing innovation with security, compliance, and operational resilienceI’m passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems, creating environments where teams do their best work, and helping businesses scale with confidence. I’m equally comfortable in the boardroom, with investors, or deep in platform and architecture decisions.Outside of work, I’m a Director of the Cougarmania Foundation, supporting LGBTQ+ community initiatives, and an advocate for mental health awareness through charitable activity.
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