Saxo Payments, founded by multi-asset investment and trading services expert Saxo Bank in 2013, today announced the appointment of Paul Townsend as a Non-Executive Director.
Mr Townsend brings with him 15 years of experience in the electronic payments sector and more than 20 years of expertise in mainstream banking.
At present, Mr Townsend is MD of Vitesse PSP which he founded in 2013. His e-commerce payments experience includes the role of Chief Strategy Officer at Worldpay where he was part of the e-commerce senior management team as well as a member of the company’s senior leadership team. He is also a founder and COO of Envoy Services, established in 2005, as well as an angel investor.
Anders la Cour, Chief Executive Officer for Saxo Payment, commented:
“Paul will be an incredibly valuable addition to our team. He has a solid background in the banking sector, as well as an impressive track record of founding and developing smaller companies focussed in the e-commerce space. This in-depth knowledge, combined with strong industry connections, means Paul is perfectly positioned to help drive Saxo Payments onto a new level of expansion, as we continue to develop our member network worldwide.”
Paul Townsend added:
“Saxo Payments is a major player in an exciting marketplace and I am looking forward to using my experience to expand the membership of the Saxo Payments Banking Circle. It is offering a genuine alternative to traditional payment solutions, helping innovative businesses meet their potential in growth markets around the world.”
To view the official press release on the appointment, click here.