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WSPN Appoints Ex-Visa President John Partridge As Board Director
TORTOLA, British Virgin Islands, Aug. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- WSPN, a globally recognized digital payments company known for its flagship stablecoin product Worldwide USD ("WUSD"), today announced the appointment of former Visa president John Partridge as Board Director to expand its global presence and drive Web3 payment innovation.
As part of its US expansion strategy, WSPN will focus on integrating WUSD into major payment networks and e-commerce platforms to bridge traditional finance with the growing decentralized finance (DeFi) sector. The company will actively pursue strategic partnerships with leading financial institutions to ensure the seamless integration of WUSD into existing payment infrastructures, aiming to establish a strong presence in the US digital payments landscape.
Bringing over two decades of experience in the fintech industry to his role on the WSPN Board of Directors, Mr. Partridge is most recognized as President of Visa Inc. from 2009 to 2013. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in Visa's historic $19 billion IPO in 2008, which was the largest U.S. IPO at that time. Additionally, he led efforts to expand Visa's global footprint, significantly increasing the number of transactions processed through Visa's network and overseeing the implementation of Visa's V.me, an ambitious project that aimed to position Visa at the forefront of digital payments. Mr. Partridge currently also serves as the Chairman of Velo Payments, a global fintech company providing an innovative platform for businesses to optimize global payment operations. He also served as a Board member of Cigna and Global Payments, further demonstrating his expertise and influence in the financial sector.
With his deep understanding of the US financial market, Mr. Partridge will play a crucial role in tailoring WSPN's offerings to meet the specific needs of American businesses and consumers. His guidan
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