With over 20 years’ experience in the payments industry, Graham was previously the Chief Executive of The UK Cards Association, and, prior to that, the Head of Card Acceptance for MasterCard in the UK and Ireland.

The appointment of Graham Peacop is a strategic step by Witstock and signals the company’s determination to continue its expansion into both traditional and emerging markets and sectors. Graham’s previous experience and expertise will provide the company with a unique and substantial advantage as Witstock grows both its customer and partner base.

Adrian Cannon, Managing Director, said “Graham joining Witstock as our Non-Executive Chairman is a real coup for us. He brings deep experience of the payments industry and of the special challenges of managing change within it. He also has a real passion for the payments industry and its development, and we look forward to working closely with him as Witstock continues to grow.”

Commenting on his appointment, Graham Peacop said; “This is a challenging but above all an exciting period for the payments industry with extensive opportunities for ground-breaking change in how people and businesses make payments. Joining Witstock at this time is an exciting opportunity for me and I am looking forward to working with them to help support their client base and shape their growing business.”