About Us

Our Story

Our founder Richard started Certino in 2017 having notched up 25 years of experience managing mobility and employment tax programmes.

His first hand experience had put a spotlight on complexity of international employment tax management; the significant cost and compliance risks for multinational companies, the considerable strain on the in-house teams and the need for a simpler, technology-led solution to solve it.

He had a clear vision for Certino's products - to make expatriate payroll simple.

Our people

Our team of experts are all passionate about our mission. We love what we do and take pride in the service we offer to our clients.

We recognise that each company is unique. We will partner with you to form an extended part of your team. We are flexible, proactive, and responsive and we constantly strive to delight our clients. We work collaboratively and with integrity to deliver pragmatic solutions to your business needs.

We’re fortunate to work with some amazing industry-leading companies, who trust us to provide exceptional expatriate payroll solutions. Read more here

Meet our leadership team

Richard McBride

Founder & CEO

Richard is a seasoned leader in HR, tax, and global mobility, with deep expertise in technology-driven solutions for international employment and reward. As the founder and CEO of Certino, he is driving innovation in automated global payroll compliance, helping businesses manage cross-border employment with accuracy and efficiency.

Before launching Certino, Richard built and led the global mobility function at Baker Hughes, leveraging technology to deliver over $250 million in employment tax cost savings (2008–2016). His unique blend of financial, tax, and technology expertise positions him as a trusted leader in the evolving landscape of global workforce management.

Tom Lockyer

Chief Operating Officer

Tom is a dynamic leader with deep expertise in B2B and B2C SaaS, driving product innovation and operational excellence. As a hands-on executive, he has a proven track record of building and scaling technology-driven solutions that deliver real business impact.

Since joining Certino in 2020, Tom has played a key role in shaping the company’s product vision, leveraging his experience in leading teams and developing successful products across multiple industries in both permanent and consultative roles.

Micheal De Jongh

Chief Commercial Officer

Michael is a strategic commercial leader with a proven track record in B2B sales and revenue growth across multiple industries. He specializes in delivering pragmatic, customer-focused solutions that drive business success.

With multiple successful exits to his name, he has a history of scaling businesses and unlocking new market opportunities. As Certino’s CCO, he brings deep expertise in go-to-market strategy, fostering strong customer relationships, and accelerating sustainable growth.

Ada Yang

Client Services Director

Ada (FCCA, CTA, ATT) is a tax technology expert with over 17 years of experience in designing and implementing data-driven compliance solutions. She specializes in leveraging technology to streamline tax and workforce mobility processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy for global organizations.

Over the past seven years, Ada has focused on developing and enhancing tech-enabled tax solutions. Before joining Certino, she held key roles at Deloitte and EY, where she managed global workforce mobility programs, driving process improvements and delivering an enhanced client experience.