With a strong payments background, Fintan will take responsibility for bringing TNS' product portfolio together to offer an enhanced value proposition for all new and existing customers.

Prior to joining TNS, Fintan was global marketing director for NCR Ltd, where his responsibilities included leading the marketing team in developing products for the global market as well as working closely with the sales teams on opportunity planning and pre-sales. Previous to this, he spent two years working as business development director at Moneygator.com and 12 years in various roles at the Bank of Ireland.

"I'm looking forward to supporting TNS' customers and partners to add value to their businesses," comments Fintan. "There is a huge amount of value in TNS' proposition, which, thanks to some key acquisitions, is now end-to-end.

"Currently, the potential for growth in the electronic payments and transactions industry is immense, and TNS is well positioned to be a major part of this. On a personal note, my affinity with TNS, due to working closely with the company in the past and its style of working, assures me it is going to be an enjoyable work environment."

Mark Collins, managing director for TNS UK and Ireland comments, "We're delighted to have Fintan on board and are sure he will have a positive effect on our business objectives. As TNS continues to expand globally, Fintan and his team will be key in helping us to push further into new markets."

Fintan Byrne lives in Dublin with his wife and two children. In his spare time he enjoys outdoor activities with his family and playing golf. He holds a BSc in Computer Science from Trinity College in Dublin and an executive MBA from Smurfit Graduate Business School.