Fiserv appoints former JP Morgan Payments head Takis Georgakopoulos as new senior advisor

Fiserv Appoints Takis Georgakopoulos as Senior Advisor and Executive VP: Key Points

  1. New Appointment:
    • Takis Georgakopoulos appointed as Senior Advisor and Executive Vice President at Fiserv, effective September 3, 2024.
    • Will also join Fiserv’s management committee.
  2. Previous Role:
    • Georgakopoulos recently departed as global head of payments at JP Morgan.
    • Served at JP Morgan for 17 years, with the last seven as head of payments.
  3. Impact at JP Morgan:
    • Credited with making JP Morgan Payments one of the firm’s biggest growth engines.
    • Increased revenue and market share in a highly competitive environment.
  4. Previous Experience:
    • Before JP Morgan, worked as a partner at McKinsey & Company, advising banks and asset managers.
  5. Comments on Appointment:
    • Frank Bisignano, CEO of Fiserv, praised Georgakopoulos’ extensive payments and leadership experience.
  6. About Fiserv:
    • Fiserv is a banking technology and payments company.
    • Offers core and mobile banking solutions, global commerce products, merchant acquiring, billing and payments, and point-of-sale services.
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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