Thunes appoints Peter Cohen as chief compliance officer

Thunes, the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world, today announced the appointment of Peter Cohen as its new Chief Compliance Officer, effective immediately.

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Reporting to General Counsel Ruwan De Soyza as part of the Legal & Compliance Function, Peter will play a major role in advancing Thunes’ commitment to world-class compliance standards.

With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, Peter brings deep expertise in both regulatory and financial crime compliance. His proven ability to implement innovative compliance frameworks in global environments makes him a valuable addition to Thunes’ leadership team.

Floris de Kort, CEO of Thunes, said: “This strategic hire demonstrates our unwavering commitment to compliance, one of the cornerstones of the value we provide to the Members of the Thunes Direct Global Network. Peter’s extensive expertise will reinforce our efforts to offer secure and seamless payment solutions globally, empowering our Members to conduct cross-border transactions with increased confidence and efficiency.”

Ruwan De Soyza, General Counsel at Thunes, added: “We are delighted to welcome Peter to the team. His leadership will enhance the group’s compliance capabilities and Fortress Compliance Platform during our next stage of growth. Peter’s experience and commitment to building strong, collaborative teams aligns perfectly with our fast-paced and diverse culture.”

Peter Cohen, Chief Compliance Officer at Thunes commented: “I am thrilled to join Thunes at this dynamic time. I look forward to enhancing our compliance capabilities and supporting our mission of building the most dependable Direct Global Network. Continual enhancement of the Thunes Fortress Compliance Platform is essential to providing our Network Members with secure and efficient cross-border transactions.”

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