Paymentology Appoints New CEO

Global issuer-processor, Paymentology, has appointed Jeff Parker as its new CEO – succeeding the interim Co-CEOs Abe Smith and Angy Watson.

Parker is a leader in the global fintech & financial services arena. Having lived & worked in four continents he brings with him over 20 years of experience to his new role as CEO of Paymentology. In his previous role as SVP and Managing Director International at Marqeta he was responsible for building the company’s go-to-market and operational functions internationally and advancing the company’s service offerings in its key markets across Europe and APAC.

Before joining Marqeta Parker was CEO at international payments company World First, driving their international expansion before playing an instrumental role in their successful sale to the Ant Group

Jeff has also held senior positions at Macquarie Bank, JP Morgan, Accenture & OFX. At OFX, a Sydney-based international payments company, he held the role of Chief Enterprise Officer, where he led their global B2B team.

Speaking on the appointment, Rowa Brewer, the Chairman at Paymentology said that the search for a perfect CEO wasn’t a walk in the park but there’s a lot of confidence in picking Jeff Parker.

“Jeff emerged as the perfect fit, with his wealth of international payments experience from prominent global organisations. We are confident that Jeff will not only uphold our values but also spearhead our mission of positively impacting lives globally,” Brewer said.

On his part, Parker expressed his delight to take on the role while speaking highly of the organization that will be his next station.

“I am delighted to take on the role of CEO at Paymentology, an organisation that has already created a strong global value proposition in the payments space. Their rapid growth speaks volumes, and my focus will be on building Paymentology’s position as the global neo-processor of choice for fintechs, telcos, corporates and challenger banks. Together, we will continue our growth trajectory, ensuring that Paymentology continues to provide next-generation payment solutions on a global scale. I look forward to collaborating with this exceptional team and contributing to Paymentology’s ongoing success,” the incoming Paymentology CEO remarked.