Global financial technology firm MoneyGram has appointed Josh Gordon-Blake as chief digital officer.

The appointment follows a ramp up MoneyGram’s digital business, with Gordon-Blake joining to “amplify momentum”.

The new chief digital officer previously served as chief operating officer at Pangea, a digital money transfer business which he co-founded in 2012 and that was acquired by financial tech firm Enova International in 2021.

From 2010 to 2013, he was associate at law Firm Mayer Brown. There, he advised clients on structured credit transactions with a focus on real estate assets, overseeing a range of markets including Mexico, Panama, Argentina, Colombia, Guatemala and Tukey.

Reporting to chairman and chief executive officer Alex Homes, the tech specialist is now tasked with spearheading MoneyGram’s digital strategy with a focus on the growth and global expansion of MoneyGram Online (MGO).

MGO’s app provides FinTech services including sending money both domestically and internationally, enabling users to pay bills online, and buying, selling and holding cryptocurrencies. 

In his new role, Gordon-Blake oversees the consolidation of new solutions that aim to push the app’s development in all its facets, including the introduction of core remittance services, cryptocurrency integration and product launches and innovations.

"We're excited to welcome Josh to the MoneyGram team and utilize his breadth of experience to fast-track the growth of our modern fintech platform and suite of digital products and services," said Holmes.

"With his impressive track record in fintech innovation and entrepreneurial leadership, I am confident that Josh will not only build on our outstanding progress but also propel us to new heights of success."

Gordon-Blake is also currently a limited partner at Rally Cap Ventures, an early-stage fund focused on FinTech investments in the emerging markets arena with a focus on Latin America and Sub-Saharan Africa.

Global financial technology firm MoneyGram’s payment networks currently comprise over five billion digital endpoints and 440,000 retail locations, serving more than 50 million people in over 200 countries and territories each year, processing more than $200 billion annually.

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