Edward Chandler Appointed as OKTO Group CEO Amid Strategic Expansion
OKTO, a leading digital payments provider, has officially appointed Edward Chandler as its new Group CEO, signaling a pivotal step in the company’s international growth and innovation strategy. Chandler succeeds Filippos Antonopoulos, OKTO’s founder, who now transitions to the role of Executive Chairman while retaining his position as controlling shareholder.
Over 30 Years of Fintech & Payments Expertise
Edward Chandler brings more than 30 years of experience in financial technology and the payments industry, having held senior leadership roles at Visa, Mastercard, and Barclays. Throughout his career, he has focused on scaling fintech businesses, building strategic partnerships, and developing innovative payment technologies.
In his new role, Chandler will oversee OKTO’s global operations, lead the rollout of its embedded finance solutions, and steer the company toward achieving its 2030 strategic vision.
Leadership for the Next Phase of Growth
Commenting on the appointment, Antonopoulos stated:
“Edward Chandler is an ideal leader to guide OKTO through its next phase of growth. His deep expertise and vision in the payments industry will help us build on the strong foundation we’ve established.”
He emphasized Chandler’s hands-on leadership style, highlighting his focus on empathy and inclusion.
Chandler responded:
“I’m honoured to join OKTO at such an exciting time for the company and the industry. I look forward to working closely with Filippos and the talented team at OKTO to drive innovation, accelerate growth and expand our impact.”
OKTO’s Global Vision and Market Expansion
With this leadership transition, OKTO is positioning itself to accelerate its expansion into new global markets, while enhancing its frictionless payments and embedded finance technologies. The company continues to solidify its reputation as an innovator in digital payment ecosystems, particularly in the gaming, retail, and mobility sectors.
As the payments industry evolves, OKTO's latest executive move reinforces its commitment to leadership, innovation, and sustainable global growth.