Edwina Johnson joins MoneyGram as general manager

  • Edwina Johnson Appointed GM at MoneyGram
    • MoneyGram names Edwina Johnson as the new General Manager for MoneyGram Online International.
    • Johnson brings over 15 years of professional experience, with a background in technology start-ups.
    • She joins MoneyGram from Alloy, where she served as COO and head of global for six years, specializing in identity risk management for banks and fintechs.
    • Johnson’s previous roles include nearly three years at Startupbootcamp FinTech, where she worked her way up from COO to programme director.
    • She is also an angel investor at Ada Ventures and Ventures Together.
    • MoneyGram is undergoing a digital transformation, with a focus on becoming a digital-first business.
    • The company has launched a non-custodial wallet on Stellar, showcasing its ambition to surpass the current status quo.
    • Johnson’s goal is to accelerate the growth of MoneyGram Online internationally, particularly outside the United States, where 50% of transactions are already digital.
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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