London, 6 March 2020 – PIF, the not-for-profit industry body representing providers of regulated e-money and payment services, today announced the appointment of Laura Murphy, VP Regulatory at Paysafe Group to its Board of Directors. Laura will replace Dr Hartwig Gerhartinger, Paysafe Group’s SVP Legal and Regulatory and Deputy General Counsel, who is stepping down after more than five years on the PIF Board
Commenting on Laura’s appointment, PIF Chairman Paul Swinton said:
“We are delighted that Laura has agreed to join the Board. PIF is governed by a Board that brings with it a wealth of experience and knowledge about the sector we work in. I am confident that Laura will be a tremendous asset to PIF.
“We are very grateful to Hartwig who has helped build PIF into the body of influence it is today. We thank him for his many years of support.”
Commenting on her appointment, Laura Murphy said:
“It is an honour to be appointed to the Board of PIF, who do an excellent job in helping members navigate both the challenges and opportunities facing the industry. I have worked with PIF for a number of years and I now look forward to bringing my know-how and experience to the Board table.”
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About PIF
PIF is the not-for-profit industry body representing providers of regulated e-money and payment services. As a leading voice for the sector, we work to promote a positive image of the industry and help our members to run their businesses effectively, responsibly and compliantly. We are passionate about our industry and enjoy a reputation for integrity and an independent voice. We guide our members through the complexities of the rapidly changing payments landscape and engage with regulators, legislators, consumer bodies and the media to help the sector thrive. For further information visit: www.paymentsinnovationforum.org
About the PIF Board
PIF is governed by a member-elected Board of 11 non-executive and 1 executive director:
- Diane Brocklebank, Commercial Director, PIF
- Declan Byrne, RVP, Blackhawk Network
- Chris Ellis, Director, Bowsprit
- Jason Field, Director, Fintech & EMIs, Mastercard
- Brian Lawlor, Director of Sales & Business Development, Wirecard Card Solutions
- Kevin McAdam, SVP Card Services & Global Strategy, Global Processing Services
- Siobhan Moore, Partner, Locke Lord LLP
- Laura Murphy, VP Regulatory, Paysafe Group
- Nigel Reed, COO, Neopay
- Peter Sidenius, Director, Edgar, Dunn & Company
- Paul Swinton, CEO, B4B Payments – Chairman of the Board
- Vladimir Remi, CEO, SORQ
For further information:
Diane Brocklebank
E: diane.brocklebank@paymentsinnovationforum.org
T: +44 (0) 7736 971986