For the people who recently took the top job at their payments company, there's a tough juggling act in store, including navigating an uncertain
These leaders will have major decisions to make on technology trends such as generative AI. While gen AI burst onto the technology scene in 2023, 2024 will be a "year of implementation," according to Shannon Johnston, CIO of Global Payments, in an
"They will have to determine how to respond to the first wave of generative AI," said Alenka Grealish, a lead researcher at Celent. "First, should we be leaders or followers? Second, if you are a leader, what areas and resources are needed?"
Beyond technology, CEOs will need to spot opportunities in cryptocurrency and blockchain, and seek ways to compete for a share of payment flows for cross-border transactions, a potential loosening of
Here are some high-profile payment executives who became CEO in the past year, and the distinct challenges they face at their new firms.