CloudPay Appoints Tim Johnson as Chief Revenue Officer Following £120m Investment

CloudPay has announced that Tim Johnson will serve as its new Chief Revenue Officer, as the company reinforces its growth strategy following a £120 million capital raise completed in August 2024.

Johnson joins CloudPay with over two decades of experience in SaaS and payroll-focused businesses. His appointment finalizes the company’s updated sales leadership team and reflects a wider push to expand commercial operations and support global revenue initiatives.

“CloudPay is a beacon of excellence across the payroll landscape”

Tim Johnson, Chief Revenue Officer, CloudPay, commented, “CloudPay is a beacon of excellence across the payroll landscape. Its award-winning product suite and best-in-category approach to customer service are true differentiators in a complex global industry. I look forward to playing a critical role in helping our customers to reach their benchmarks of growth and success.”

Chief Executive Officer Roland Folz said the appointment supports the company’s revenue goals and focus on customer engagement. Roland Folz, Chief Executive Officer, CloudPay, commented, “Tim’s arrival marks a crucial step forward for our business, our brand and, above all, our customers. He will help strengthen how we drive growth, deliver value, and champion our partnerships. I look forward to welcoming Tim into the heart of our Executive Leadership Team, and supporting his strategy as he optimises our commercial levers, and maximises the potential of our main strategic investments.”

CloudPay said the role will focus on expanding the firm’s commercial pipeline, improving customer value delivery, and strengthening strategic partnerships in its core markets. Johnson’s prior roles include senior revenue positions in several payroll and software companies.

The company said the appointment builds directly on its recent investment round, which it described as a catalyst for new initiatives across product development, client services, and partner engagement. CloudPay provides payroll and payments solutions to clients operating across more than 130 countries and processes over $24 billion in payments annually.

Johnson’s responsibilities will include revenue strategy, go-to-market execution, and customer lifecycle optimization. His arrival follows an organizational focus on enhancing client experience and simplifying global payroll operations through integrated technology platforms.

CloudPay serves over 2,000 companies worldwide and integrates real-time analytics, automation, and managed payroll services. Its offering spans global payroll, payments, and on-demand pay solutions.