Canada’s Interac appoints Jeremy Wilmot as new CEO

Canadian paytech firm Interac has announced the appointment of Jeremy Wilmot as its new CEO, president, and director of the board, effective from August 1, 2023.

Facts

  • Jeremy Wilmot has been appointed as the new CEO, president, and director of the board of Interac, starting from August 1, 2023.
  • Wilmot succeeds Mark O’Connell, who will assist in the transition before retiring on October 31, 2023.
  • Prior to joining Interac, Wilmot spent more than 23 years at global paytech company ACI Worldwide, where he held various leadership roles, including chief product officer, group president, and chief marketing and revenue officer.
  • Before ACI, Wilmot worked at tech firm ICL (now Fujitsu Services Europe) for nearly a decade, holding senior marketing and sales positions.
  • Wilmot’s career spans 30 years and five continents, providing him with extensive experience in the industry.
  • Interac, founded in 1984 and headquartered in Toronto,
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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