Tagged: new appointments

March 7, 2022 @ 8:55 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Addepar, a software and data platform “purpose-built” for investments, recently revealed that Eric Daniels has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer. Daniels reportedly brings over 20 years of financial and operations executive leadership experience to Addepar, “with a focus on SaaS and data information… Read More

March 7, 2022 @ 11:10 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Wealth at Work,  a financial wellbeing and retirement specialist, has reportedly appointed Jerome Gudgeon to serve as its Chief Information Technology Officer. Due to strong demand for its all-digital services, WEALTH at work is focused on innovating further to ensure customers are able to benefit… Read More

March 6, 2022 @ 4:25 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Following a 2-year stint at TNG Digital, Ignatius Ong has reportedly decided to resign from his position as the CEO “effective 31st March 2022” because of personal reasons.. Ignatius had previously been appointed as the CEO back in 2019 in order to replace Syahrunizam Samsudin… Read More

March 6, 2022 @ 1:07 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

ThetaRay, a provider of AI-enhanced transaction monitoring tech to protect banking institutions and Fintech platforms against financial crimes, recently revealed that it has solidified its international revenue operations with the appointment of Peter Reynolds as the firm’s Chief Revenue Officer. ThetaRay is an OurCrowd portfolio… Read More

February 21, 2022 @ 5:54 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The Cardano Foundation, the non-profit organization and custodian of the Cardano blockchain, recently announced that Fernando Luis Vazquez Cao will serve as a member of its board of directors. Fernando brings over 20 years of experience across the telecommunications, open-source software, and digital assets sector…. Read More

February 21, 2022 @ 1:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Tango Card, a digital rewards and incentives provider, announces Christine Habeeb has joined the firm as its first full-time Chief Legal Officer and General Counsel. Habeeb brings years of “deep and relevant domain experience and unique product collaboration background that has become so necessary in… Read More

February 18, 2022 @ 1:58 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Lithuania’s borderless finance platform Debitum is pleased to confirm that Henrijs Jansons has joined the firm as its new Chief Executive Officer. His appointment became effective at the end of January 2022. Henrijs is reportedly replacing former CEO Sergei Demchuk, who will “focus on the… Read More

February 16, 2022 @ 4:17 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Plum, Europe’s money management app, has appointed Phu Ly to serve as Product VP, as the business gets ready for a year of steady growth following a recent $24 million Series A round. Ly has been responsible for leading product teams at high growth, digital-first… Read More

February 13, 2022 @ 3:21 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Katapult (NASDAQ: KPLT), a lease-to-own platform that integrates with digital commerce platforms to power online shopping for non-prime clients, confirmed the appointment of Joyce Phillips and Jane J. Thompson to its Board of Directors, “effective immediately.” Ms. Phillips and Ms. Thompson were appointed to the… Read More

February 13, 2022 @ 2:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Dignity Gold, LLC, the US-based digital security that is taking an innovative approach to using verified gold reserves to back its security token, has appointed Marina De Alba to its Advisory Board. Dignity Gold, a blockchain development firm using security tokens and a regulation-focused approach… Read More

February 11, 2022 @ 9:09 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Algorand Foundation has confirmed the appointment of Staci Warden as its Chief Executive Officer. Warden, who has served on the Algorand Foundation’s Board since September of last year, steps into the additional role of CEO effective February 11, 2022. Warden has reportedly led international… Read More

February 7, 2022 @ 8:06 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Diana Shoolman, former head of professional services at NAB, and former director at PwC and Deloitte, has joined Fintech CrowdProperty Australia to serve as its director of strategic partnerships, in order to spearhead the firm’s growth of wholesale, sophisticated, and institutional investors. This appointment is… Read More

February 5, 2022 @ 5:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

HM Treasury, which is the UK government’s economic and finance ministry (maintaining control over public spending, setting the direction of the nation’s economic policy and working to achieve strong and sustainable economic growth), announced that they have begun the search for a new Chairperson of… Read More

February 5, 2022 @ 4:19 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

EBANX, a payments Fintech with an international presence, announced the appointment of Paula Bellizia as the Brazilian unicorn’s partner and president of Global Payments. She will be responsible for leading the Fintech company’s international teams of Sales, Marketing, Operations and Expansion, presently located across the… Read More

February 3, 2022 @ 9:04 am By Omar Faridi  |  

TrueLayer, which is one of Europe’s Open Banking platforms, has announced its expanding operations into Sweden with the appointment of ex- Adyen executive Karl Hagner as its Country Manager. An experienced commercial manager, with a sharp focus on payments in digital commerce, Stockholm’s Karl will… Read More

February 2, 2022 @ 11:30 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Royal Park Partners, which claims to be one of the leading financial advisors to the Fintech sector, recently announced that it is expanding its leadership team following a year of steady growth. Abhimanyu Toor and John Clark will reportedly join co-founder Aman Behzad as Managing… Read More

February 1, 2022 @ 2:59 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Brian Armstrong, CEO and Co-Founder of digital asset firm Coinbase (NASDAQ: COIN), confirms that commerce pioneer and open-source programmer, Tobias Lütke will bring his extensive experience and perspective to bear as Coinbase continues to expand its global presence and develop new products. Armstrong wrote in… Read More

January 29, 2022 @ 12:51 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Techstars, an international investment business that offers access to capital, one-on-one mentorship opportunities, and customized programming for early-stage business owners, has appointed Saalim Chowdhury as MD of Techstars London. He follows predecessor Eamonn Carey. Previously a Partner at 500 Startups, Chowdhury will be responsible for… Read More

January 27, 2022 @ 4:15 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

On January 25, 2022, the New York State Senate reportedly voted to confirm Adrienne A. Harris as the Superintendent of the New York State Department of Financial Services (DFS). Adrienne A. Harris stated: “I thank Governor Hochul for my nomination. I thank the New York… Read More

January 26, 2022 @ 1:31 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BR-DGE, the payment orchestration provider, has announced “major” growth plans for 2022, following a “substantial” follow on investment from existing shareholders in Q3 2021. Led by Brian Coburn, BR-DGE’s platform aims to streamline online payments for merchants by providing a range of payment options through… Read More