Paul Thomalla

Paul Thomalla, Global Head of Payments and Managing Director Payments Europe, is accountable for the development of Payments within Finastra and externally to understand, influence, and ultimately help lead the change in payments across the globe. Amongst other areas he has advised on the UK’s NPA, PS2 and PSD3, CRD5, the role of AI and Blockchain in Payments and how to regulate them. He has extensive knowledge of the changes in domestic payment policies around the world and why the change is required. Over the last 3 years he has met with over 500 Executives to advise and discuss the changes that digitalization will bring to Payments. Prior to Finastra Paul was ACI Worldwide firstly as the CEO and General Manager of Europe, Middle East and Africa, and then developing and running WW Corporate Relations.