Checkout.com appoints Mariano Albera as new chief technology officer

  • Global payments solution provider Checkout.com appoints Mariano Albera as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
  • Albera, with over 20 years of experience, previously served as the Senior Vice President of Engineering at Checkout.com for the last three years.
  • Albera replaces outgoing CTO Ott Kaukver, who is set to leave the firm by the end of the year.
  • Checkout.com highlights Albera as a “seasoned technology leader” who made a “significant impact” during his tenure.
  • In his new role, Albera is tasked with evolving Checkout.com’s platform to provide merchants with “high-performance payments.”
  • Albera sees an opportunity to leverage machine learning and AI to enhance customers’ payment operations and improve online consumer experiences.
  • Emphasis on optimizing payment methods globally to enhance customer performance in the digital economy.
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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