Primer

Payment leaders are true pioneers—forging a path forward without a guide and turning payments from something transactional to transformational. That led us to ask: Who is the modern payment leader? So, we surveyed 500 payment leaders from all over the globe. Let’s just say, we uncovered a lot: ⭐ How payment leaders got their start ⭐ Their unique career journeys ⭐ The main opportunities and challenges they face today ⭐ How they see the role of payments evolving ⭐ Their favorite tunes  ⭐ Much more This is 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘶𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘭𝘥 𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘺 𝘰𝘧 𝘱𝘢𝘺𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘱𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘦𝘦𝘳𝘴. Check out the full report ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eiySk4z3 Kailash Madan Pedro C. Resh Vamathevn Ellie Jaggs Prerna Kishore Rebecca Moss Sameer Talwar Jade Thomas Gabriel Le Roux

A cost center is defined as a department or function within an organization that does not directly contribute to profit but still costs the company money to operate. That's not payments 💡. Yet, many stakeholders still view payments this way, seeing it as a race to the bottom on price 📉. It's time to inspire a new way of thinking! 🧠 🎙️ Check out our latest podcast with Michaela Weber and Theo Spyrides on navigating these discussions. Learn how to help your business recognize that payments are a strategic asset that can boost both top and bottom lines. 📈 👀 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eTVDXuMP 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekXF8Qxs 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWeS3DBg

Payments are a team sport, but for many payment leaders, they can often feel like a solo pursuit. We surveyed 500 payment leaders and found that 42% say their biggest challenge is building cross-functional relationships 🤝. So, how can they ensure they speak the same language as other teams and build those essential partnerships? 🎯 Here are tips from three payment leaders we interviewed who’ve done this successfully: 👉 Andrea Feinberg, Head of Payments at loveholidays 👉 Nikos Theodorou, Head of Payments at Remote 👉 Dipa Dubhashi, Director of Product at Agoda 📘 If you want more advice, read the entire guide: https://lnkd.in/gQ-ewUiW

Cheers to a fantastic evening! 🥂 Last week, we had the pleasure of hosting the official drinks reception at the Payments Leaders' Summit UK. A big thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you enjoyed the live music, AI photo booth, talented live artists sketching your portraits, and conversations with your peers. A special shoutout to everyone who picked up a copy of our latest report, 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙐𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙡𝙙 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮 𝙤𝙛 𝙋𝙖𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙋𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨. We hope it sparks some fresh ideas for you — let us know what you think. If you didn’t get a chance to attend, you can find all the juicy insights here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eiySk4z3 We're looking forward to the next one!

📣 [𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄] - 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 📣 Payment pioneers Alistair Chaytor from Burberry, Andrea Feinberg from loveholidays, Nikos Theodorou from Remote are coming together tomorrow to unpack how to take payments from just another business function to a strategic powerhouse. Ready to shift the perspective on payments? 🗓 Tue 22 Oct ⏰ 4:30pm BST | 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄! 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPENFKzt

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗼𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀? 𝗜𝗻 𝗽𝗮𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, 𝗶𝘁'𝘀 𝗯𝗼𝘁𝗵 🤝 Think about your payment stack. You're likely working with multiple services—each competing for a bigger share of your transactions. But the same services work harmoniously behind the scenes to keep your checkouts running smoothly ✨. In the latest episode of Payments Unfiltered, Michelea Weber and Theo Spyrides explore the delicate balance of competition and collaboration in the payments ecosystem and why the concept of '𝗳𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀' has never been more relevant 🔍. 👉 Listen now on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube. 👇 𝗪𝗲 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘆𝗼𝘂. Share your thoughts on how competition and collaboration shape the payments landscape in the comments below.

🚀 Ready to redefine what payments mean for your business? The countdown is on! Join payment pioneers Alistair Chaytor from Burberry, Andrea Feinberg from loveholidays, Nikos Theodorou from Remote, and James H. from Primer for a deep dive into: 🔸 Perceptions of payments: A hidden strategic asset 🔸 Reframing payments: From transactional to transformational 🔸 The future of payments in business 🗓 Tue 22 Oct ⏰ 4:30pm BST | 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT Don't miss it! Book your spot now 👉 https://lnkd.in/gPENFKzt

Are you coming to the Payments Leaders' Summit UK tomorrow? We’re sponsoring the evening cocktail reception for all attendees! 📅 15th October 2024 📍The Landmark Marylebone Hotel | London, UK Here’s what you can look forward to: 📖 Grab a physical copy of our latest Payment Pioneers report 🎨 Become a work of art — get your illustrated portrait by one of our live artists! 📷 Take a new headshot in our AI photobooth See you there! PS: Our team will be onsite throughout the full conference — DM Emilia B., Pedro C. or Resh Vamathevn to book a meeting.

"Checkout is your customer experience," says Michaela Weber, SVP & GM of Payments & Global Business Development at BigCommerce. Yet, many brands still overlook the checkout process, resulting in frustrating experiences and increased cart abandonment 📉. Is your checkout optimized for success? Tune into the latest episode of Payments Unfiltered to hear Michaela and Theo Spyrides explore the current landscape of online checkouts and discover what leading ecommerce retailers are doing to create seamless, customer-friendly experiences that drive conversions. 👀 Watch the episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eTVDXuMP 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/ekXF8Qxs 🎧 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eWeS3DBg

💡 Think payments are purely transactional? Think again. Tune in to discover how payments can transform your business into a strategic powerhouse. Payment leaders from Burberry, loveholidays, and Remote will be discussing how to shift payments from a transactional role to a transformational force in business. 🗓 Tue 22 Oct ⏰ 4:30pm BST | 11:30am ET | 8:30am PT 📍 Save your spot: https://lnkd.in/gPENFKzt