UK payments platform Thredd appoints Edwin Poot as new global CTO

Thredd Appoints Edwin Poot as Global CTO:

1. Appointment at Thredd:
   • Edwin Poot has been appointed as the new Global Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Thredd, a UK-based paytech.
2. Responsibilities:
   • Poot’s role will involve overseeing all aspects of Thredd’s technological strategy, including compliance, innovation, infrastructure, security, and platform development.
3. Experience and Background:
   • Poot brings significant industry experience, having served as VP of Product for Nubank, strategic advisor for Paxos, and, most recently, as Chief Product and Technology Officer for the online consumer marketplace, Dayrize.
4. Strategic Goals:
   • Thredd’s CEO, Jim McCarthy, emphasizes Poot’s hands-on experience in driving technological scaling and expansion in the global financial services ecosystem, positioning Thredd well to achieve its strategic goals for 2024 and beyond.
5. Recent Executives at Thredd:
   • Poot joins Thredd’s C-suite alongside other recent executives, including Chief Product Officer Ava Kelly.
6. Partnership with BigPay:
   • Thredd recently announced a partnership with Malaysian fintech BigPay, aiming to power payment processing functionalities across Southeast Asia.