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Techday NZ
4 days ago
- Business
- Techday NZ
Lindsay Zwart steps in to lead APAC for Pax8 amid leadership shift
Lindsay Zwart has been appointed as Executive Vice President and General Manager for APAC at Pax8. Zwart, who previously held senior positions with Vodafone, Microsoft, and IBM, assumes responsibility for all aspects of Pax8's business strategy and operations in the Asia-Pacific region. She reports directly to Nick Heddy, President and Chief Commerce Officer at Pax8. Her appointment comes as the company seeks to scale its cloud commerce operations and broaden market reach within APAC. Zwart brings nearly twenty years of experience in technology sector leadership roles, including digital transformation and enterprise solutions, both in APAC and internationally. Leadership transition The new appointment coincides with a shift in roles for Chris Sharp, who transitions from his previous focus on local business to a newly created position as Senior Vice President of Business Development on a global scale. Sharp will now report to Craig Donovan, Chief Experience Officer at Pax8. In his new role, Sharp will be responsible for identifying and leading strategic opportunities, such as partnerships, new market entries, and other initiatives designed to support organisational growth. Sharp's previous efforts have centred on the launch and expansion of Pax8 in Australia and New Zealand, helping to drive momentum in the region over the last four years. The company states that this realignment leverages Sharp's expertise in strategic planning and operational leadership, extending his impact across Pax8's worldwide business strategy. Nick Heddy commented on the company's focus and leadership changes. "Lindsay's appointment signals our unwavering commitment to the Asia-Pacific market and our confidence in the region's tremendous potential. This announcement also marks a strategic realignment as Pax8 prepares for its next growth phase in the APAC region in which Lindsay will work closely alongside global leaders, including Chris Sharp and Ryan Walsh. Her proven leadership, strategic vision, and operational excellence will be instrumental in unlocking new opportunities and accelerating our growth trajectory. I am confident that under her leadership, our APAC operations will reach unprecedented levels of success." Zwart's experience Prior to joining Pax8, Lindsay Zwart held the position of Chief Enterprise Officer at Vodafone New Zealand. There, she led digital transformation initiatives by guiding local enterprises in adopting 5G, IoT, and cloud technologies. Previously, Zwart worked at Microsoft, where her roles included US Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of the Cloud and Enterprise business, General Manager for Azure in the US, and overseeing Dynamics, SMB, and Partner Channel Operations. She also held leadership roles at IBM. Commenting on her new role, Zwart stated, "Pax8 is a proven force in the industry with its innovative Marketplace driving change and laying the foundation for MSP success. I look forward to bringing my experience in tech and with this region to Pax8 to continue the exciting growth trajectory the company has been on since we launched here in 2022. The region is perfectly positioned for success in the MSP space with strong leadership, enablement, and resources provided via the Pax8 Marketplace. It's an exciting time to join the company to continue to make a positive impact on the partner community!" Zwart's remit includes working with the existing APAC team to identify growth opportunities and strengthen partner engagement across the region. She will also coordinate closely with the company's global leadership team, including Chris Sharp and Ryan Walsh. Business development outlook Sharp's new global business development role is intended to focus on creating new partnerships and expanding Pax8's geographical presence. His appointment builds on his four-year tenure leading local momentum and will see him apply his experience to advancing organisational strategy on an international scale. Pax8 operates a cloud commerce Marketplace that serves managed service providers throughout the region and beyond, supporting business growth and product adoption across its ecosystem.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Kraken teams up with Dutch neobank to bring seamless crypto integration
Kraken teams up with Dutch neobank to bring seamless crypto integration originally appeared on TheStreet. Bunq Chief Strategy Officer, Bianca Zwart, and Kraken's head of payments and blockchain, Brett McLain, discussed how their partnership brings crypto services directly into Bunq's app for the first time. Bunq is a Dutch neobank built for global citizens, offering user-centric banking, investing and crypto services in one app. Zwart said Bunq saw growing interest in crypto from users who find existing options complex or risky. 'For years, what we've seen is that crypto has really been for early adopters. But lately we've noticed a shift. More and more people are interested in starting out with crypto, but they don't know where to start and they want to do it in an environment that they trust, one that feels familiar and safe,' she said. Bunq integrated crypto alongside its banking, savings and investing features so existing users can begin without additional identity checks or learning new platforms. She explained that buying Bitcoin can be done with a single swipe and from as little as one euro. 'We introduced industry first safety features like our safety shield, which delays crypto transfers for 24 hours so they can feel safe and stop any potential fraud before it happens. We introduced real-time price alerts so our users don't have to follow the market because that's not the target audience that we're going for,' Zwart said. She noted Bunq supports over 300 coins, with Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and XRP among the most popular so far, surfaced in an easy-to-navigate overview. As per Kraken's price feeds, Bitcoin is up 5% in the past 24 hours, trading at $105,430. On why Bunq chose Kraken, Zwart said the exchange's infrastructure and security standards were key. 'We're aligned from day one. We have the same mindset, same obsession with the user, with safety, with experience. And that made the whole partnership very fast and frictionless,' she said, noting the integration took around eight weeks. McLain said Kraken sees embedding crypto into everyday banking as a way to accelerate global adoption. 'We want to enable other businesses like Bunq to ensure that their clients have access to our leading liquidity, the selection of assets that we have, all the other products and services, the security, the safety,' he said. Zwart referenced Bunq's research showing '65% of European global citizens want one single platform to manage their banking, their savings, crypto,' adding that many are curious but hesitant until they find a familiar, safe environment. Kraken teams up with Dutch neobank to bring seamless crypto integration first appeared on TheStreet on Jun 24, 2025 This story was originally reported by TheStreet on Jun 24, 2025, where it first appeared. Sign in to access your portfolio
