David Cameron Joins First Data’s International Advisory Board
October 06 2017 - 7:00AM
Business Wire
Former British Prime Minister Will Work With
Company on Expanding First Data’s International Presence
First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC), a global leader in
commerce-enabling technology, today announced the appointment of
former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Cameron, as the
newest member of the company’s International Advisory Board. In
this role, he will work on strengthening First Data’s presence in
key regions around the world and expanding the company’s footprint
in new and existing markets.
“David Cameron is one of the world’s most well-regarded leaders
and we are truly honored to have him join First Data in his
capacity on our International Advisory Board,” said Frank
Bisignano, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of First
Data. “The payments industry is evolving rapidly in this era
of dramatic change, and as we work to strengthen and grow our
presence in key markets, David Cameron’s experience and advice will
be invaluable to both First Data and our global clients.”
“I am incredibly proud that during my time as Prime Minister,
the United Kingdom became a global force in Fin-Tech,” said David
Cameron. “I remain passionate about the opportunities that exist
for British and international companies that are developing
exciting technologies both for businesses and consumers –
technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the way we
all live our lives.
“Frank and his team at First Data have had tremendous success
over the years and I am delighted to work alongside them,
continuing my association with the Fin-Tech sector, and supporting
First Data enhance its international presence.”
One of the most prominent global influencers of the early
21st Century, David Cameron served as Prime Minister of
the United Kingdom from 2010 to 2016, leading Britain’s first
Coalition Government in nearly 70 years and, at the 2015
General Election, forming the first majority Conservative
Government in the UK for over two decades.
As the UK’s youngest Prime Minister in two centuries, he
came to power at a moment of economic crisis. Under his
leadership, the UK’s economy was transformed. The deficit was
reduced by over two-thirds; one million businesses
set-up; a record number of jobs were created; and Britain
became the fastest-growing major advanced economy in the world.
Following Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in June
2016, something Cameron campaigned against, he stepped down as
Prime Minister and Conservative Party Leader and, later that year,
from Parliament. Cameron had served as Leader of the UK’s
Conservative Party for eleven years from 2005 to 2016, and as
Member of Parliament for the Oxfordshire constituency of Witney
since 2001.
First Data’s International Advisory Board was formed in 2015 and
is comprised of outstanding leaders of the global business
community dedicated to expanding First Data’s growth in new and
existing markets and advising company management on issues related
to products, services and programs designed to help First Data
clients grow their business.
About First Data
First Data Corporation (NYSE: FDC) is a global leader in
commerce-enabling technology, serving approximately six million
business locations and 4,000 financial institutions in more than
100 countries around the world. The company’s 24,000
owner-associates are dedicated to helping companies, from start-ups
to the world’s largest corporations, conduct commerce every day by
securing and processing more than 2,800 transactions per second and
$2.2 trillion per year. For more information, please visit the
company’s website at www.firstdata.com.
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