Pomelo Group, the Singapore-based payment infrastructure
platform that enables financial institutions to offer modern
payment solutions to their end users, today announced the launch of
its Advisory Board with leading FinTech experts from Mastercard and
the Law Firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati to provide
ongoing strategic guidance to the company as it grows across the
emerging markets.
SINGAPORE, June 30,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Pomelo Group is proud to
announce the endorsement of leading Fintech experts from Mastercard
and the law firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, as it
launches its new Advisory Board. Pomelo, the Singapore-based payment infrastructure
platform that enables financial institutions to offer modern
payment solutions to their end users, today appointed Mr
Joshua Kaplan, a partner at the law
firm Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati and formerly COO of
Checkout.com, and Mr Sapan Shah,
Senior Vice President of Mastercard and Head of Acceptance Asia
Pacific to the Advisory Board. In this capacity they will advise
the leadership team of Pomelo on strategic decisions as well as
Product, Customer and Partnership initiatives.
Steve Vickers CEO of Pomelo Group
commented, "The guidance of Fintech experts from Mastercard and
Wilson Sonsini will clearly help
drive the growth of Pomelo, as we navigate challenging commercial
landscapes in the Payments industry."
Kaplan has over 20 years of FinTech experience and currently
leads the financial technology practice in the London office of Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati. Prior to
this, Kaplan was the Chief Operating Officer of Checkout.com, one
of the leading new generation Acquirers operating in multiple
countries globally. Kaplan began his career at the Federal Reserve
in Washington DC, and has worked
for leading global financial institutions, including Credit
Agricole, Deutsche Bank and Bank of America.
Sapan has been with Mastercard for more than 10 years, serving
customers based in Europe and more
recently in Asia. "I have been
fortunate to work across both B2B and B2C payment spaces and have
an understanding of how making payments friction-free can impact
the lives of millions of consumers and businesses across
Asia", said Sapan. "In many cases
the emerging markets across Asia
have an opportunity to make step-change improvements with
investments in next-generation capabilities that bring them up to –
and in some cases ahead of – their compatriots in the developed
markets of Asia, Europe and North
America. A company such as Pomelo Group has the ability to
help drive these customers further forward in their Payments
capabilities."
"Joshua has a wealth of experience in the Financial Services
space" said Endre Sagi, Pomelo's
Executive Chairman. "He is a very well-connected executive with
in-depth understanding of what it takes to succeed in the payment
industry. Sapan is a regional expert on the latest activities
happening across the emerging markets of Asia. His broad exposure and connections
across issuers, networks and the acquiring ecosystem can help us
understand the needs of financial organisations across the region
and help Pomelo progress further and faster."
Steve Vickers CEO of Pomelo Group commented, "Early-stage
companies need the guidance of capable advisors to mentor them
through difficult decisions and navigate challenging commercial
landscapes. With these experienced hands supporting us, we hugely
increase the chances of success for Pomelo Group in the Payments
industry. Thank you to each of them for their willingness to
provide time and attention to support the company's growth."
About Pomelo Group
Pomelo Group is a fast-growing payment infrastructure provider
that enables financial institutions and enterprises to offer modern
payment solutions to their end users. The company's solution is
trusted by leading financial institutions across Southeast Asia. Founded in 2017 and based in
London and Singapore, privately held Pomelo is backed by
Inference Partners and 6 Degrees Capital. To learn more, visit
https://www.pomelogroup.com/.
Media Contact
Steve Vickers, Pomelo Group, 65
94582590, press@pomelogroup.com, www.pomelogroup.com
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