Ryan McInerney will become chief executive of Visa effective Feb. 1, 2023, replacing current CEO Alfred Kelly, who is stepping down from the role he has held since 2016. 

McInerney has served as president of the credit card giant since 2013.

“Ryan has boundless energy and passion for this business and in his role as president, as my close partner for the past six years, he has become intimately familiar with how Visa operates and the exciting opportunities this industry presents,” Kelly said of McInerney in a statement. 

During his tenure, Kelly led Visa through developments in technology, the introduction of new payment methods and outreach expansion, according to a release. McInerney will continue to lead with a technology-focused vision for the company, Kelly said. “I cannot think of a finer leader to continue to position Visa at the center of money movement in increasingly innovative ways,” he said. 

Tink adds JPMorgan alum Boyajian to payments team

U.K.-based open banking platform Tink has appointed Andrew Boyajian as head of variable recurring payments. 

Boyajian, who previously led product commercialization of emerging payments and fintechs for wholesale payments at JPMorgan, joins the Tink team to lead its next phase of developments, according to a release. 

Tink also added three more hires earlier this month: Ian Morrin, vice president of payment sales; Kevin Ward, vice president of strategic account management; and Reece Shannon-Sinclair, head of delivery solutions architecture.  

“Our U.K. office has increased more than fivefold in the last 12 months, and these key hires will enable us to stay at the forefront of payments innovation,” Tom Pope, head of payments and platform at Tink, said in the release. 

Von Gillern to retire from tech role at US Bank  

Jeff von Gillern, vice chair of technology and operations services at U.S. Bank, announced his plans to retire in late 2023 after more than 20 years at the bank. 

“Jeff has helped to elevate our technology profile and reputation inside and outside the organization, and he has strengthened our focus on operations throughout his career with us,” Andy Cecere, chairman, president and chief executive of U.S. Bank, said in a release.

Dilip Venkatachari, executive vice president and global chief information and technology officer at U.S. Bank, will provide technology leadership beginning in January, according to the release. 

In addition, the bank has named Souheil Badran senior executive vice president and chief operations officer, effective Dec. 15.  

“Dilip and Souheil are experienced leaders who are known for their focus on transformation and continuous improvement,” Cecere said. 

Scotiabank names Thomson new CEO 

Scotiabank has named Scott Thomson chief executive, effective Feb. 1, 2023. He will succeed current CEO and President Brian Porter when he retires Jan. 31, 2023.

Under Porter’s leadership, Scotiabank was named Bank of Year in Canada for three consecutive years and was also recognized for sustainable finance, according to a release. 

Most recently, in FYQ4 2022, the bank recorded a restructuring charge of $66 million as it continues to invest in technology modernization and digital transformation, according to the bank’s earnings supplement. The investments have allowed the bank to reduce its branches and staff by accelerating its digital channel offerings and process automation. 

Thomson currently serves as president and chief executive of Finning International, according to the release.  

“I leave the bank with the same sense of optimism that marked the start of my time in this role,” Porter said in a statement. “I am confident that Scott Thomson will guide the Bank through the next phase of its growth and development.” 

The Bank of London appoints Knight as CTO, CISO

The Bank of London has appointed Phil Knight as its group chief technology officer and group chief information security officer.

“Phil has an excellent background across banking, fintech and consultancy, including global leadership roles specializing in digital security and infrastructure architecture,” Jim Ditmore, group chief operating officer, said of Knight in a release.  

Knight joins The Bank of London with more than 25 years of experience at companies including 10x Banking and Lloyds Banking Group, according to the release. 

“This is a tremendous opportunity to be at the forefront of real technological innovation in the banking and wider financial services industry, and I look forward to working with such a high-caliber team to build the future of banking,” Knight said.  

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