IXOPAY, a prominent provider of enterprise-grade payment orchestration solutions, has announced the appointments of Ronnie Thomson as Chief Technical Officer (CTO) and Kelly Wenzel as Chief Customer Officer (CCO). These strategic leadership additions underscore the company's commitment to technological innovation and customer success, setting the stage for accelerated growth in the rapidly evolving payments industry.
Under the leadership of CEO Brady Harris, Thomson and Wenzel will drive IXOPAY's mission to expand the global adoption of its advanced payment orchestration platform. Their combined expertise will empower businesses to optimize their payment processing capabilities by harnessing the power of multiple payment processors through a single API and a scalable, adaptable architecture. This powerful platform offers secure payment solutions, tokenization, and optimization modules, providing customers with the flexibility to deploy the services they need, precisely when they need them.
The global payment orchestration market is experiencing explosive growth, with a valuation of $1.13 billion in 2022 and a projected annual growth rate of 24.7% through 2030, according to a report from Grand View Research. The increasing adoption of digital payments worldwide, highlighted by the Global Findex 2021 report indicating that two-thirds of adults now engage in digital transactions, is fueling this rapid expansion. As digital payments continue to reshape the financial landscape, IXOPAY is well-positioned to lead the charge with its innovative solutions.
Ronnie Thomson, formerly Chief Technical Officer and Vice President of engineering at aPriori, brings over 30 years of leadership experience in global software development. Thomson’s expertise in building and scaling elite software teams, coupled with his vision for delivering enterprise-class solutions in fast-paced, disruptive markets, makes him a pivotal addition to IXOPAY's executive team. His appointment signals IXOPAY’s commitment to staying ahead of the curve in payment technology, furthering innovation in the payments orchestration space.
Kelly Wenzel, the newly appointed Chief Customer Officer, brings a wealth of experience in transforming customer experience at leading companies. Her previous roles include leadership positions at SecureAuth and Cornerstone OnDemand, where she implemented strategies that significantly enhanced customer engagement and satisfaction. At IXOPAY, Wenzel will focus on building a strong community of payment professionals while ensuring that the company continues to deliver exceptional service and support to its global customer base. Her leadership will play an instrumental role in IXOPAY's customer-first strategy, ensuring long-term success as the company continues to grow and evolve in the dynamic payments industry.
The appointments of Thomson and Wenzel follow several significant developments at IXOPAY, including the appointment of Brady Harris as CEO and a recent merger with tokenization leader TokenEx. These moves have positioned IXOPAY as a market leader in the growing payment orchestration sector. With a strengthened leadership team and a focus on innovation, IXOPAY is poised to revolutionize the payment orchestration landscape, delivering unmatched value to its customers and driving global growth.