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Al Bawaba
5 days ago
- Business
- Al Bawaba
Visa Appoints Andrew Torre as President of Value-Added Services
Visa (NYSE:V) announced today that it has appointed Andrew Torre, a 20-year Visa veteran, as President of Value-Added Services (VAS). Mr. Torre will replace Antony Cahill who was recently named Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for Visa's European operations, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Torre will report to Visa Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney and join the Company's global leadership team. He will be based in San Francisco and take on this role effective his new role, Mr. Torre will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering Visa's VAS portfolio of products and solutions. Visa's VAS business has rapidly grown into a $9B global business that has delivered annualized revenue growth of 20% since 2018, Mr. Torre has served as Visa's Regional President for Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). During this time, he has overseen significant revenue growth, strengthened engagements with clients and partners, and expanded Visa's regional presence to 23 offices, serving more than 1,800 clients in 86 Torre originally joined Visa in 2002 in San Francisco where he held global roles in product, strategy and pricing. He became Visa's Group Country Manager in Russia in 2013 and later served as Group Country Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa before assuming his role leading CEMEA. Earlier in his career, Mr. Torre spent 12 years in the banking industry.'Andrew's experience leading Visa's fastest-growing region, his client-first approach, and his deep commercial expertise make him the standout choice to build on Antony's success and continue our strong Value-Added Services momentum,' said Mr. McInerney. 'We are in an optimal position to scale a high-growth and attractive margin VAS business rapidly, and we could not be more confident in Andrew's ability to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity.' An internal search for Mr. Torre's replacement has begun, and the Company expects to name his successor shortly. © 2000 - 2025 Al Bawaba ( Signal PressWire is the world's largest independent Middle East PR distribution service.
National Post
7 days ago
- Business
- National Post
Visa Appoints Andrew Torre as President of Value-Added Services
Article content Article content SAN FRANCISCO — Visa (NYSE:V) announced today that it has appointed Andrew Torre, a 20-year Visa veteran, as President of Value-Added Services (VAS). Mr. Torre will replace Antony Cahill who was recently named Regional President and Chief Executive Officer for Visa's European operations, subject to regulatory approval. Mr. Torre will report to Visa Chief Executive Officer Ryan McInerney and join the Company's global leadership team. He will be based in San Francisco and take on this role effective immediately. Article content In his new role, Mr. Torre will be responsible for designing, developing and delivering Visa's VAS portfolio of products and solutions. Visa's VAS business has rapidly grown into a $9B global business that has delivered annualized revenue growth of 20% since 2021. Article content Since 2018, Mr. Torre has served as Visa's Regional President for Central Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA). During this time, he has overseen significant revenue growth, strengthened engagements with clients and partners, and expanded Visa's regional presence to 23 offices, serving more than 1,800 clients in 86 markets. Article content Mr. Torre originally joined Visa in 2002 in San Francisco where he held global roles in product, strategy and pricing. He became Visa's Group Country Manager in Russia in 2013 and later served as Group Country Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa before assuming his role leading CEMEA. Earlier in his career, Mr. Torre spent 12 years in the banking industry. Article content 'Andrew's experience leading Visa's fastest-growing region, his client-first approach, and his deep commercial expertise make him the standout choice to build on Antony's success and continue our strong Value-Added Services momentum,' said Mr. McInerney. 'We are in an optimal position to scale a high-growth and attractive margin VAS business rapidly, and we could not be more confident in Andrew's ability to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity.' Article content An internal search for Mr. Torre's replacement has begun, and the Company expects to name his successor shortly. Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content Article content
Tahya Masr
15-04-2025
- Business
- Tahya Masr
Visa Bridges Passion for Innovation, Fintech and Football at GITEX Africa 2025
Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is proud to announce its participation as the Financial Innovation Partner at GITEX Africa 2025, set to take place from April 14 to 16 in Marrakech, Morocco. This premier event will spotlight the transformative power of technology and investment opportunities across the African continent . Visa's presence at GITEX Africa underscores its steadfast commitment to fostering financial inclusion, driving digital innovation, and enabling a cashless economy in the continent and builds on earlier announcements on Visa's investment to advance digital transformation in Africa by 2027. Through strategic collaborations with governments, startups, and businesses, Visa is playing a pivotal role in accelerating Africa's digital transformation and economic development. Visa is the exclusive digital payment provider of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Morocco 2025 (AFCON), and the culmination of sport and technology is top of mind in Morocco as the host nation. With this backdrop, Visa is presenting the 'Visa Connected Stadium' experience at GITEX Africa, an immersive journey designed to show how digital payments will enhance the experience of travelers and football fans. Visa will showcase how seamless and secure transactions at every touchpoint - from ticket booking, transit, retail and stadium entry will allow fans and visitors to experience frictionless and secure payment ecosystems. Visa will also offer fans a unique opportunity to view the official AFCON and WAFCON trophies on the first day of GITEX Africa (14 April), underlying Visa's commitment to connect African football's most passionate and engaged audiences through unique and unforgettable experiences. Visa will also be culminating its third cohort of the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program, where 18 pan-African fintechs will pitch their businesses and innovative solutions at the GITEX 10X Stage on April 15 to an audience of venture capitalists, Visa senior leadership and key ecosystem enablers. These early-stage startups have recently completed 12 weeks of programming, giving them access to 1:1 mentorship, personalized training, and opportunities to receive access to funding, development, and other growth resources. GITEX Africa participants can attend the Demo Day taking place at 14:15pm on the 10X Stage in Hall 23. Senior Visa executives including Andrew Torre, Regional President, CEMEA; Leila Serhan, Senior Vice President for North Africa, Levant and Pakistan (NALP); Sami Romdhane, Country Manager, Visa Morocco and Godfrey Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy, Products, Solutions, and Digital Partnerships, CEMEA will be sharing exclusive insights on a series of panels over the course of the event. As GITEX Africa 2025 promises to be an electrifying event, Visa invites attendees to visit its booth at Stand No 16B-20 in Hall 16 to explore cutting-edge payment innovations, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and experience firsthand how digital payments are shaping the future of Africa's economy.
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Visa bridges passion for innovation, fintech and football at GITEX Africa 2025
Cairo, Egypt – Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is proud to announce its participation as the Financial Innovation Partner at GITEX Africa 2025, set to take place from April 14 to 16 in Marrakech, Morocco. This premier event will spotlight the transformative power of technology and investment opportunities across the African continent. Visa's presence at GITEX Africa underscores its steadfast commitment to fostering financial inclusion, driving digital innovation, and enabling a cashless economy in the continent and builds on earlier announcements on Visa's investment to advance digital transformation in Africa by 2027. Through strategic collaborations with governments, startups, and businesses, Visa is playing a pivotal role in accelerating Africa's digital transformation and economic development. Visa is the exclusive digital payment provider of TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations tournament, Morocco 2025 (AFCON), and the culmination of sport and technology is top of mind in Morocco as the host nation. With this backdrop, Visa is presenting the 'Visa Connected Stadium' experience at GITEX Africa, an immersive journey designed to show how digital payments will enhance the experience of travelers and football fans. Visa will showcase how seamless and secure transactions at every touchpoint - from ticket booking, transit, retail and stadium entry will allow fans and visitors to experience frictionless and secure payment ecosystems. Visa will also offer fans a unique opportunity to view the official AFCON and WAFCON trophies on the first day of GITEX Africa (14 April), underlying Visa's commitment to connect African football's most passionate and engaged audiences through unique and unforgettable experiences. Visa will also be culminating its third cohort of the prestigious Visa Accelerator Program, where 18 pan-African fintechs will pitch their businesses and innovative solutions at the GITEX 10X Stage on April 15 to an audience of venture capitalists, Visa senior leadership and key ecosystem enablers. These early-stage startups have recently completed 12 weeks of programming, giving them access to 1:1 mentorship, personalized training, and opportunities to receive access to funding, development, and other growth resources. GITEX Africa participants can attend the Demo Day taking place at 14:15pm on the 10X Stage in Hall 23. Senior Visa executives including Andrew Torre, Regional President, CEMEA; Leila Serhan, Senior Vice President for North Africa, Levant and Pakistan (NALP); Sami Romdhane, Country Manager, Visa Morocco and Godfrey Sullivan, Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy, Products, Solutions, and Digital Partnerships, CEMEA will be sharing exclusive insights on a series of panels over the course of the event. As GITEX Africa 2025 promises to be an electrifying event, Visa invites attendees to visit its booth at Stand No 16B-20 in Hall 16 to explore cutting-edge payment innovations, engage in thought-provoking discussions, and experience firsthand how digital payments are shaping the future of Africa's economy. About Visa Inc Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories. Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Media Contact Eman ElGamal eelgamal@
