Key points:
- OKTO has appointed Edward Chandler as its new Group CEO, bringing over 30 years of fintech and payments industry experience
- Filippos Antonopoulos, OKTO’s Founder and Former CEO, will take on the role of Executive Chairman to continue developing the company’s direction
OKTO, a digital payments service provider, has announced the appointment of Edward Chandler as its new Group CEO. Chandler succeeds Filippos Antonopoulos, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman while remaining OKTO’s controlling shareholder.
Edward Chandler has over three decades of experience in global payments and financial technology. Chandler has held senior positions at Visa, Mastercard and Barclays, focusing on scaling businesses and developing financial technology.
As CEO, he will oversee OKTO’s international operations, the development of its payment solutions and its partnerships in line with the company’s 2030 strategy.
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Antonopoulos stated: “Edward Chandler is an ideal leader to guide OKTO through its next phase of growth. His deep expertise and vision in the payments industry will help us build on the strong foundation we’ve established.
“Edward is a hands-on leader, maintaining empathy and inclusion as core principles of management. I wish him the best of success in our joint endeavor.”
Chandler added: “I’m honoured to join OKTO at such an exciting time for the company and the industry.
“I look forward to working closely with Filippos and the talented team at OKTO to drive innovation, accelerate growth and expand our impact.”
