Payments and banking platform OpenPayd has appointed Yasemin Swanson as the firms new chief operations officer (COO).
Swanson will be responsible for scaling OpenPayd’s operational infrastructure as it looks to expand globally and secure additional regulatory milestones.
The new OpenPayd executive joins the company from clearing and embedded banking company ClearBank, worth around $1bn, where she held a handful of roles, including head of operations, chief operations officer and chief business officer.
Swanson has also held senior roles at Barclaycard, GoCardless and Vocalink, a fintech group owned by Mastercard.
“OpenPayd is breaking down barriers in global payments, and I’m thrilled to help build the operational backbone for a truly borderless financial future,” Swanson said.
“I’m eager to work with our talented team and develop a world-class operational framework that drives scalability, regulatory compliance, and customer trust – ultimately enabling OpenPayd to expand its reach and impact without losing the agility that defines its culture.”
Swanson’s background includes know your customer and anti-money laundering monitoring.
“We are delighted that Yasemin has joined OpenPayd as our Chief Operations Officer,” said Iana Dimitrova, chief executive of OpenPayd.
“We are confident that her experience will enable us to continue fostering a high-performance culture that aligns with our ongoing growth and innovation goals.”
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