💘💳 Valentine’s Day in Payments: Love & Innovation Collide! 💳💘

This Valentine’s Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the real heartbeats behind payments—seamless transactions, secure connections, and the tech that keeps it all running smoothly. 💝 Whether it’s sending a quick transfer to someone special or the invisible layers of security protecting every tap, swipe, and click—love really is in the details.

Here’s to making payments even more effortless, secure, and dare we say... romantic? 😉❤️

#Payments #pls #paymentsleaderssummit #LoveInEveryTransaction #ValentinesDay

Laura McCracken talks about the values that got her through some of the biggest challenges of her career. Listen to the full episode:
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Angela Yore (Fin/Tech PR), Lynda Clarke, SkyParlour, Tribe Payments, Scott Dawson, The Payments Association, Tony Craddock, Joanne Dewar, Neil Harris, Lord Holmes, Payments Leaders' Summit, Merchant Payments Ecosystem, Steven Bartlett, David Parker, Spotify, Apple, Guavapay, Rodry Webb

🥁 Drumroll please🥁

We’re absolutely thrilled to share that Angela Yore (Fin/Tech PR), Founder & CEO of SkyParlour, has been appointed Chair of the Statutory Board at European Women Payments Network (EWPN)! 🎉💜

Angela has been a standout speaker at our summits, bringing powerful insights on women in payments, and always leaving the audience inspired. SkyParlour is also a valued media partner of ours, so it’s safe to say—we’re beyond excited about this! 🚀

EWPN has been a powerhouse for diversity, inclusion, and empowerment in the fintech & payments space, and with this new leadership team, the impact is set to grow even further! 🚀

Joining Angela in leading EWPN’s mission are:
💡 Merima Mahmutovic – Chair of the Executive Board
💡 Silvia Mensdorff-Pouilly – Chair of the Advisory Board
💡 Melanie Ockerse – Chair of the Country Ambassadors

This is a huge moment for the industry, and we couldn’t be prouder to be associated with such inspiring leaders!

Congratulations to Angela and the incredible new leadership team driving EWPN’s mission forward! 💪👏

Join Angela and more inspiring female leaders of the industry at our women in payments lunch session this April! https://lnkd.in/dGvqyf6d

#Leadership #DiversityInFintech #womeninpayments #EWPN #Fintech #SkyParlour #Empowerment #paymentsleaderssummit #pls #payments #fraud

Were you ever told as a kid you couldn’t do something? Are you in a job right now that you know isn’t for you?

Today, we’re joined by Laura McCracken, someone who has been a senior leader in companies such as American Express, Meta, Amazon, Wirecard, and more. Her journey began at 10 years old when she expressed her international business dreams, then swiftly getting told she should do something ‘normal’ instead.

What she went on to do for the rest of her life was anything but ‘normal’!

In this episode, we explore
• Watching your CEO Mark Zuckerberg testify to the senate on your first day at facebook
• The Wirecard story - “Half our Revenues were invented”
• What makes a good company like America Express - Values & Standards
• Leading in a crisis “You can go to jail if you make some wrong decisions”
• How partnerships are vital in the Fintech industry
• And so much more!

This is an episode for anyone navigating career transitions, aspiring leaders in fintech, or those questioning their professional path, as we uncover the power of resilience, the importance of strong leadership values, and what it takes to rebuild after facing industry challenges.

Let me know your thoughts after watching—What resonated with you most? Have you ever felt out of place in your career or faced a major setback?

Watch the full episode now on Spotify or Apple Music —search ‘[Why We Lead - Laura McCracken]’ or click the link below:

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Why We Lead Podcast, Lynda Clarke, Scott Dawson, Laura McCracken, The Payments Association, Tony Craddock, Joanne Dewar, Neil Harris, Lord Holmes, Payments Leaders' Summit, Merchant Payments Ecosystem, Steven Bartlett, SkyParlour, Tribe Payments, David Parker, Spotify, Apple, Guavapay, Rodry Webb

Payments Leaders' Summit - Hilton Bankside London!

Last week I had the privilege of connecting with fellow industry leaders, #innovators, and disruptors who are shaping the future of payments globally.

The valuable insights and diverse perspectives shared during the round table discussions made for truly enriching conversations.
One of my favourite topics of discussion was #crossborder #payments because I am an advocate for the critical role of #interoperability, particularly within #Africa. Seamless cross-border payments are essential to unlocking #EconomicGrowth, driving #FinancialInclusion, and enabling businesses and individuals to transact effortlessly across borders. As the continent moves towards greater regional integration, having access to efficient and accessible payment infrastructure will be a game-changer.

Another highlight for me was participating in the interactive session on #WomenInPayments. It was an empowering discussion that highlighted the importance of fostering diversity and inclusion in the industry as we continue to innovate and drive change.

The collaborative energy at the summit was incredible, and it’s clear that as an industry, we are pushing boundaries and reimagining the customer experience in #payments and #finance.

A big thank you to the organisers for putting together such a well-curated event.
Looking forward to continuing the conversations and driving #innovation together!