B2B payments firm Shieldpay has appointed Andrew Hawkins as its CEO for the UK and Europe, taking over from founder Peter Janes, who will become group CEO to lead the company through its next stage of expansion.
Facts
- Andrew Hawkins has been appointed CEO of Shieldpay for the UK and Europe.
- Shieldpay is a UK-based B2B payments company that provides a digital escrow and disbursement solution.
- Hawkins will lead Shieldpay’s expansion in the UK and new markets in Europe.
- Hawkins joined Shieldpay in August 2022 as chief product and technology officer.
- Previously, Hawkins worked at Zopa as CTO and has also held senior roles at HSBC and Microsoft.
- Shieldpay is regulated by the UK’s FCA as a payment institution.
- Shieldpay aims to accelerate its growth trajectory with Hawkins’ leadership and expertise.
