Worldpay Group has confirmed the appointment of former Santander head of global innovation Peter Jackson as the new chief executive officer of Worldpay UK.
Jackson, who will begin working for Worldpay on 1 March 2017, will report to Philip Jansen, the group chief executive officer.
Prior to working for Banco Santander, Peter was chief executive officer of Travelex Group and has held senior positions at Lloyds,Halifax, Bank of Scotland, and McKinsey & Company.
Commenting on the appointment, Jansen said: “We are delighted to welcome Peter to Worldpay. His experience in digital innovation and business transformation, along with his extensive experience and knowledge of the financial services industry will add real value to Worldpay.”
Jackson added: “The UK is one of the leaders of technology innovation in Europe. Worldpay sits at the heart of these exciting developments. It is playing a key role in helping its customers capitalise on the opportunities presented by the new digital economy. I look forward to leading a business that is helping merchants of all sizes to navigate and benefit from this rapidly changing market.”
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