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Harlow Payments appoints industry veteran Ray Sidhom as Executive Chairman

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 — 16:53:43 (UTC)

Jul 21, 2026 10:06 AM Eastern Daylight Time

Harlow Payments Appoints Industry Veteran Ray Sidhom as Executive Chairman

[NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Harlow Payments, the premier payments processing solution helping businesses simplify financial operations, today announced the appointment of payments industry veteran Ray Sidhom as Executive Chairman.

As Executive Chairman, Sidhom will work alongside Harlow's leadership team to help guide the company's long-term strategy and continued growth as it expands its suite of offerings and partnerships.

"Ray's track record speaks for itself, and we’re thrilled to have him leading our Board,” said Diego Vazquez, Chief Executive Officer of Harlow Payments. “He built EVO Payments from the ground up into a global powerhouse, and he understands firsthand what it takes to scale a payments business in a competitive market. Having him in our corner as we grow Harlow's offerings and deepen our merchant relationships is an incredible asset."

Sidhom is a longtime payments executive and entrepreneur best known as the founder of EVO Payments, which grew into one of the world's largest payment technology companies before being acquired by Global Payments in a $4 billion transaction in 2022. Throughout his career, Sidhom has helped build and scale payments businesses serving merchants across a wide range of industries and geographies.

Sidhom's involvement with Harlow predates today's announcement — he played a central role in the company's acquisition of PayFactory, which enables software companies and independent software vendors (ISVs) to embed payments directly into their products, and he has been a driving force behind Harlow's rapid international expansion.

"What drew me to Harlow is the team's genuine commitment to the merchant relationship, which has too often been treated as an afterthought,” said Sidhom. “Diego and the Harlow leadership team are building products that can help independent businesses access the kind of payments infrastructure that was previously out of reach. It’s exactly the kind of work I want to be part of."

Harlow Payments provides payment processing solutions designed to help businesses operate more efficiently through transparent pricing, personalized service, and modern financial technology. The company serves merchants across a range of industries, including retail, hospitality, food service, and professional services.

About Harlow Payments Harlow Payments is a premier payments processing company helping businesses simplify payment acceptance and financial operations. Through payment processing solutions, strategic partnerships, and personalized support, Harlow enables businesses to operate more efficiently while delivering a seamless payment experience. For more information, visit www.harlowpayments.com.

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Source: Company press release.

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