Articles & Papers

FinTech Trends Report: Payments

Perspectives from Boyden’s FinTech Experts 

By Dr. Tamer El Naggar, Joost Goudsmit, Kare Hernandez, Rick Wargo

As the Payments sector continues to evolve, one thing is clear: the interplay of technology, innovation, and talent is shaping its trajectory. Staying ahead of the curve and gaining a comprehensive understanding the driving forces behind its growth are crucial for individuals and organizations navigating this landscape. In this article, we gain insights and expert opinions from Boyden's FinTech experts as we delve into Payment sector trends across three key areas:

  • From the United States to the Middle East, Europe, and China, we explore the unique dynamics influencing the industry's growth and transformation. We shed light on how different regions are shaping the payments landscape, driven by factors such as demographic shifts, technological innovations, and regulatory changes.
  • From the rise of digital currencies and digital wallets to the transformation of payment processing infrastructure, we discuss threats and opportunities companies face in this competitive ecosystem.
  • In a sector marked by rapid growth and innovation, we take a closer look at the emerging capabilities and skills demanded by payment companies. Noting that attracting and retaining top executive talent is a pivotal challenge, we weigh in on the skills, strategies, and considerations that are shaping the executive talent landscape in payments, including recruitment and retention.

In conversation with Boyden's Global FinTech Practice Leader, Lourdes Lopez (Spain), we present diverse insights from Boyden’s FinTech experts across the world:

Global and Regional Payment Trends

Threats and Opportunities across the Payments Landscape

Insights into Executive Talent

About the Authors

Dr. Tamer El Naggar
Dr. Tamer El Naggar
Managing Partner, Egypt

Tamer El Naggar has 30 years of international experience in leading professional services firms in the Middle East and Africa. He has built a strong reputation as a leadership advisor to Fortune 400 and other companies. Leading our Technology Practice in MENA, he serves telecom providers, media companies, tech firms and start-ups, and supports digital transformation for clients in various sectors.

Joost Goudsmit
Joost Goudsmit
Managing Partner, Netherlands

Joost Goudsmit, Managing Partner of Boyden Netherlands, has had an extensive career working in several leadership roles in the financial and professional services sector. Dedicated to executive search for nearly 20 years, Joost has earned an excellent reputation for completing major assignments in the financial and professional services industries, and is also active in (non-executive) board search and evaluation.

Kare Hernandez
Kare Hernandez
Partner, United States

Kare Hernandez led a successful career in HR which spanned the Americas and ignited her dedication to executive search. Working across borders and industries, Kare’s multicultural background gives her a broad strategic perspective in candidate sourcing. Additional expertise in talent development enhances her ability to identify leaders who will benefit client organizations as a whole.

Rick Wargo
Rick Wargo
Managing Partner, United States
Global Regional Co-Leader, Technology

Rick Wargo combines extensive executive search experience with a decades-long career in technology as an executive and entrepreneur. This background gives him an in-depth understanding of leadership demands and team dynamics in the hypercompetitive technology industry. He possesses exceptional ability to make nuanced, fact-based assessments of candidates for senior-level and director roles.

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