Tom Greenwood, Chief Executive of Velocity and founder of the London-based fintech firm Volt, is in a critical condition following a serious quad bike accident on the Greek island of Mykonos.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, August 20 while Greenwood was on holiday. He sustained multiple fractures below the waist and initially received emergency treatment at Mykonos Health Centre. His condition worsened after he suffered a heart attack during treatment.
An initial attempt to airlift him by helicopter through private insurance was abandoned after the crew judged the risk of survival too low.
Greece’s National Emergency Centre (EKAB) then organised a medical aircraft transfer to Nikaia General Hospital in Athens.
During the flight, doctors repeatedly had to resuscitate him. On arrival, he was placed on a ventilator and underwent hours of surgery. As of Thursday, doctors reported that his condition remained “stable but extremely serious.”
Greenwood is regarded as a key figure in Europe’s digital banking industry. In 2019, he founded Volt, which has since emerged as a major force in real-time payments and open banking services, transforming how businesses and consumers manage transactions across Europe.
He remains in intensive care, where doctors continue to monitor him closely.
Source: tovima.com
