People on the Move: Andrew R. Toftey, Lindquist & Vennum LLP
Lindquist & Vennum LLP has hired Andrew R. Toftey to join the firm’s financial institutions practice.
Movers and Shakers
People on the Move: Ian Cole, WorldRemit
Online money transfer service WorldRemit has announced the hiring of Ian Cole as group chief financial officer.
Executive Profile: One on One with Joby Orlowsky, Discover Network
Joby Orlowsky is a die-hard Cubs fan—is there any other kind?—but the Chicago native’s optimism extends well beyond baseball. After nearly 20 years at Discover, Orlowsky is animated when he talks about the future of payments and Discover’s place in it. And unlike some, he’s not spooked about a potential fintech bubble.
Chrystal Named Interim CEO at Bancorp (Dec. 14, 2015)
The Bancorp Inc. has named John Chrystal as interim CEO of the company and president of subsidiary The Bancorp Bank. A member of the Bancorp board of directors, Chrystal will replace Frank Mastrangelo, who will continue to serve the company in the newly created role of technologist in residence.
People on the Move: Gavin Haycock, Paysafe Group
Paysafe Group, a global provider of online payment solutions, has appointed Gavin Haycock to the newly created role of senior vice president, corporate communications.
People on the Move: Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Botelle and Scott Conti, BlueSnap
BlueSnap, a global payments technology company, has hired three top executives with more than 70 years of combined payments and technology experience: Scott Fitzgerald, Bob Botelle and Scott Conti.
People on the Move: Sunil Gossain and Raji Soussou, InAuth
InAuth, a provider of solutions that help businesses limit risk, reduce fraud and enhance authentication within their digital channels, announced the addition of key staff and the opening of its European headquarters in London.
People on the Move: Almis Ledas, suretap
Digital wallet technology provider suretap has appointed Almis Ledas, an experienced executive in the Canadian mobility and mobile payments ecosystem, as its president.
People on the Move: Don Andrews, Venable LLP
Don Andrews, a compliance and risk management attorney with experience in regulatory enforcement and the corporate suite, has joined law firm Venable LLP as a partner in the New York City office.
People on the Move: James Kim, Ballard Spahr
Ballard Spahr has hired James Kim, a consumer financial services litigator and regulatory attorney.
People on the Move: David Butler, Creditcall
Creditcall Ltd, an omni-channel payment gateway and EMV migration specialist, has appointed David Butler vice president of operations.
People on the Move: Rossini Zumwalt, Emergent Payments
Emergent Payments, a global payments company, announced the hiring of Rossini Zumwalt to strengthen the company in fraud prevention, and compliance and risk management of digital payments in emerging markets.
People on the Move: Keisha Whitehall Wolfe, K&L Gates
Keisha Whitehall Wolfe has joined the consumer financial services group as counsel from the office of the commissioner of financial regulation (OCFR) within Maryland’s department of labor, licensing and regulation.
People on the Move: Paul Townsend, Saxo Payments
Saxo Payments, a global transaction services provider, appointed Paul Townsend as non-executive director.
People on the Move: Gene Fredriksen, PSCU
Gene Fredriksen, PSCU’s chief information security officer (CISO), was named CISO of the Year by the Tampa Bay Technology Forum (TBTF) at its 12th Annual Industry Achievement Awards Gala.
People on the Move: Elizabeth G. Chambers, The Western Union
The Western Union Co., a global payment services provider, has appointed of Elizabeth G. Chambers to the newly created role of chief strategy and product officer.
People on the Move: Betty Mitchell, Arroweye Solutions
Arroweye Solutions, a digital-on-demand payments technology firm, has named Betty Mitchell vice president of client engagement.
People on the Move: Paul E. Harner, Ballard Spahr
Ballard Spahr announced that Paul E. Harner, has joined the firm and will work in Ballard Spahr’s offices in New York and Baltimore.
People on the Move: James E. Staley, Barclays
Barclays PLC and Barclays Bank PLC has appointed James E. Staley group CEO.
People on the Move: Trent Sorbe, Central Payments
Payments veteran Trent Sorbe, president of Central Payments, a division of Central Bank of Kansas City, testified before the CFPB on Oct. 28, as part of the federal agency’s small business advisory panel.
People on the Move: Thomas Scanlon, Davis Wright Tremaine LLP
Thomas Scanlon has joined the financial services and payments practice groups at Davis Wright Tremaine, where he will practice mostly in the firm’s office in Washington, D.C.
People on the Move: Craig Vosburg, MasterCard
MasterCard has appointed Craig Vosburg president, North America Markets, effective Jan. 1, 2016.
People on the Move: Cindy Smith, Meta Financial Group Inc.
Meta Financial Group Inc. announced that Cindy Smith has been named executive vice president, head of technology and operations.
People on the Move: Todd Bradley, Mozido
Mozido, a global provider of digital commerce and payment solutions, announced that Todd Bradley has been appointed CEO.
Company on the Move: Datamonitor, Progressive Digital Media Group Plc
Progressive Digital Media Group Plc, has completed its acquisition of Datamonitor Financial, Datamonitor Consumer, MarketLine and Verdict from Informa plc.
Bruce Wallace and Michael Dreyer, Silicon Valley Bank
Silicon Valley Bank announced that Bruce Wallace is taking on the role of chief digital officer and Michael Dreyer is joining the company’s executive management team as chief operations officer.
HSBC payments head to take the helm at CHAPS
Tim Fitzpatrick has been appointed as the new chief executive of CHAPS, the UK’s same day high-value payment system. Currently HSBC’s Global Payments and Cash Management chief operating officer and group head of payment services.
Efma names new chief exec as Desmarès steps down
Trade association Efma has appointed Vincent Bastid as its new chief executive, replacing Patrick Desmarès, who is retiring after 12 years in the post.
People on the Move: Frank Landen, Payworks
payworks, a POS payments platform for developers, has appointed Frank Landen general manager, U.K.
Company on the Move: CPI Card Group, 2015 FinTech Forward 100 List
CPI Card Group has been named a member of the 2015 FinTech Forward 100 list of leading technology providers in the world.
Company on the Move: Dinsmore & Shohl LLP, Expansion of Banking and Financial Services Practice
Dinsmore & Shohl LLP has announced the expansion of its banking and financial services practice to include the financial services regulatory and enforcement group (FinsReg).
Company on the Move: The Money Services Business Association Launches
Money services companies have launched The Money Services Business Association.
People on the Move: Alpesh Chokshi, Visa
Alpesh Chokshi has been named head of national accounts at Visa.
People on the Move: Brent Almeida, WaveCrest Group
Wave Crest Group has appointed Brent Almeida CEO.
People on the Move: Jeff Lipa, Arroweye Solutions
Card marketing and production service provider Arroweye Solutions has named Jeff Lipa vice president of business development.
People on the Move: Steven Turowski, The Bancorp
The Bancorp has hired Steven Turowski as executive vice president, chief risk officer.
Company on the Move: Global Transaction Banking Solution, formerly Fundtech
DH Corp., a provider of technology solutions to financial institutions globally, announced that it has rebranded Fundtech as its new Global Transaction Banking Solution (GTBS) business.
Company on the Move: Ingenico Group, Smart Card Alliance Recognition
Ingenico Group, a global payment solutions provider, has received the Smart Card Alliance “Center of Excellence” designation for 2015—its second year in a row.
People on the Move: Thomas Tesmer, JetPay Payment Services
JetPay Payment Services, a division of JetPay Corp., has appointed Thomas Tesmer chief operating officer.
People on the Move: Will Gaybrick, Stripe
Stripe, which specializes in mobile and online payments technology, has appointed Will Gaybrick chief financial officer.
