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to the company. In his updated Sum Ventures (GSV), Stax’s main investor, according to Stax. Rowe, former
role, he'll manage daily operations CEO of Paysafe’s integrated and e-commerce solutions and a recognized
and further POSaBIT's mission leader in financial sectors, has previously held significant roles at Barclays,
for compliant payment solutions. Meta and GE Capital. At Stax, Rowe will steer growth strategies across its
With a proven record in strategy, software and payments portfolio. Since 2014, Stax has processed over $30
operations, and financial manage- billion in payments, serving 30,000+ businesses globally, the company noted.
ment, Baker's expertise ensures the
company's increased efficiency and Tom Savage joins Bluefin
profitability, POSaBIT added.
Bluefin, an integrated payments provider in PCI-validated encryption and
PCI SSC hires Wenlock Free tokenization technologies, added Tom Savage as the company’s new chief
sales officer. With more than 20 years of leadership experience, Savage will
The PCI Security Standards Council help drive sales growth while the company expands its global footprint. As
(PCI SSC) appointed Wenlock CSO, he brings extensive experience accelerating revenue within payment
“Wen” Free as the regional vice companies such as Mastercard, First Data and most recently as a managing
president for North America. Based director in the payments practice of PwC.
in the United States, Wen will focus
on promoting the importance of the POPcodes taps Andy Tierney
PCI Security Standards, enhancing
stakeholder education and foster- POPcodes, a provider of value-added solutions for the merchant services
ing the adoption of those standards industry, named Andy Tierney as head of sales. Tierney, an expert in enter-
throughout North America. He prise solutions at the point of purchase, will spearhead POPcodes' sales
will be the main contact for North initiatives, the company stated. Operating from Atlanta's Transaction Alley,
American payment stakeholders. Tierney will liaise with payment processors, banks, ISOs and merchants to
Previously, Wen held a senior posi- promote POPcodes' communication platforms. Tierney brings over a decade
tion at Security Metrics for 20 years, of fintech experience, having held roles at Chargebacks911, Radial (previ-
leading strategic partnerships. He ously eBay Enterprise), and CardinalCommerce, a Visa subsidiary.
has a passion for vintage cars and
beach exploration.

Versapay appoints
Spencer Robinson

Versapay, a collaborative accounts
receivable firm, hired Spencer
Robinson as its general counsel.
Robinson will manage all legal PAYMENT FORM GENERATOR
affairs and offer strategic advice to
the executive team, covering areas
like compliance, contract negotia-
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Paulette Rowe to replace John Level Ill
Kristel at Stax Payments
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Stax Payments, a payment technol- ACH
ogy provider, appointed Paulette
Rowe as CEO, succeeding interim C A L L F O R T R A I N I N G
CEO John Kristel. Kristel will facili-
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