Paysafe has announced a major overhaul of its Board of Directors. With the aim of accelerating growth and innovation on the global stage. This leading payments platform has announced the appointment. Four new non-executive directors will be effective as of February 26, 2026. The new members of the board include Rupert Keeley, Pete Thompson, Karin Timpone, and Edward Wertheim. Each of the new members has extensive experience and expertise in the fields of financial services, technology, and brand marketing.
“We are delighted to welcome Rupert, Pete, Karin, and Edward to the Board,” said Bruce Lowthers, CEO of Paysafe. Their combined expertise across global payments, digital transformation, marketing, and technology will be invaluable as Paysafe continues to execute its strategy and pursue new growth opportunities. We also want to extend our sincere gratitude to Peter and Matthew for their contributions and dedication to Paysafe.”
Leadership Strengthened With Deep Industry and Investment Expertise
In particular, Rupert Keeley has decades of experience as a leader at PayPal and Visa. Pete Thompson brings product expertise from his senior positions at Amazon and eBay. In addition, Karin Timpone brings world-class marketing expertise from Disney and Marriott. Finally, Edward Wertheim brings investment expertise from CVC. In addition, the company has seen the departure of two of its long-serving board members, Peter Rutland and Matthew Bryant. However, Peter Rutland is expected to stay on as an observer. This has seen the company have twelve directors. This means the company is in an even better position to deal with the intricate environment.
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News Source: Businesswire.com
