Global FinTech company SumUp has announced a series of executive appointments to bolster its European operations, centered on its Dublin office. Niall Mac an tSionnaigh has been named CEO of SumUp Limited, the company’s Irish operating entity, while Alastair Nolan will serve as CFO of Europe. Claire Gillanders has been appointed head of compliance, and Jessica Cotta will serve as chief risk officer. Additionally, longstanding employee Gareth Walsh transitions to a non-executive director role on the board, with Siona Meghen joining as an independent non-executive director. The appointments underscore Ireland’s strategic importance as a gateway to SumUp’s European markets, which have seen sustained growth and positive EBITDA since December 2022. Mac an tSionnaigh, who has been with SumUp since 2022, takes over the CEO role having previously served as VP of global operations and COO. His extensive background includes roles at LinkedIn, Deloitte, Bank of Scotland, and Accenture. Nolan comes from Morgan Stanley, where he spent over a decade specializing in software and payments. Gillanders, who joined SumUp in 2020, has a background in risk management at Citi and PTSB. The appointments are expected to drive continued growth for SumUp in the European market.
FinTech, Financial Services,Ireland, Europe
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