Thredd, formerly known as Global Processing Services (GPS), has appointed Ava Kelly as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Kelly brings over 25 years of experience in the payments industry, having held significant roles at i2c, Visa, and American Express. Her primary focus in the new role will be driving innovation and expanding Thredd’s global presence.
Facts
- Thredd, formerly GPS, appointed Ava Kelly as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO).
- Ava Kelly brings over 25 years of payments industry experience to the role.
- Prior to joining Thredd, Kelly served as CPO at i2c, a banking and payments platform.
- During her career, Kelly held various senior roles at Visa, including leading the global strategy and product platform for the US Visa Signature premium product, with market launches across Asia Pacific, North America, and the Middle East.
- Thredd aims to accelerate global expansion and innovation across its product offerings under Kelly’s leadership.
- Thredd recently added three non-executive directors to its team, signaling its pivotal role in the next-gen global payments ecosystem.
- The company currently processes billions of debit, prepaid, and credit transactions annually, serving over 100 fintech, digital banks, and embedded finance providers across 44 countries.
