Western Union Appoints Vince Tallent to Drive Asia Pacific Growth and Operations
SINGAPORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 8, 2025--
Western Union today announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific. His appointment comes as the Company accelerates its strong growth momentum in the region across its digital, retail and broader ecosystem presence.
Tallent brings a wealth of expertise to Western Union, having built a distinguished career within the fintech and telecommunications, media & technology (TMT) industries. He has extensive experience growing international businesses and delivering innovative service offerings. These include multi-service apps with in-app purchases, data transfer, marketplaces, card services, alternative payment methods and cutting-edge digital banking solutions across both developed and emerging markets.
'Vince's leadership and diverse experience in scaling technology-driven financial services will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in Asia Pacific,' said Giovanni Angelini, Western Union's President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. 'His proven track record in driving operational excellence and business growth will help us tap into the region's dynamic market potential, expand our offerings, and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.'
Tallent joins Western Union from tiqmo, an innovative fintech app in Saudi Arabia that serves customers across the Middle East and North Africa. He joined tiqmo initially as Group COO and CFO, ultimately becoming CEO in 2022. Prior to tiqmo, Tallent held senior leadership positions at top fintech and TMT companies in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe where he led transformational strategies that drove growth and innovation.
'I'm delighted to join Western Union at such a pivotal time for the company,' said Vince Tallent. 'This is an exciting opportunity to build on Western Union's growth momentum in the region by delivering customer-centric, innovative solutions that empower individuals as they send and receive money, ultimately making financial services accessible for all.'
Vince Tallent holds an MBA in Advanced Finance & Corporate Strategy from Kingston University, London, where he was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in London.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company (NYSE: WU) is committed to helping people around the world who aspire to build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. Our leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments and digital financial services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions and governments—across more than 200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies—to connect with billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Our goal is to offer accessible financial services that help people and communities prosper. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
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