EBANX has announced a major restructuring of its executive leadership team as it prepares for its next phase of global expansion. The move follows a record-breaking year in which the company reported a 48% increase in Total Payment Volume (TPV), marking the strongest performance in its 14-year history.
The leadership changes are closely aligned with EBANX’s long-term “Global South” strategy, which focuses on connecting high-growth markets across Latin America, Africa, and Asia. By combining internal expertise with leadership talent from global technology and financial institutions, the company aims to strengthen its operational capabilities while scaling into new regions.
Strengthening core leadership across technology, people, and compliance
The executive updates focus on three key pillars essential to scaling cross-border financial infrastructure: technology, talent, and regulatory compliance.
Kalecser Kurtz has been appointed Chief Technology Officer, bringing over a decade of experience within EBANX. Having previously served as a Software Architect, his promotion ensures continuity in the company’s technical strategy. Kurtz is expected to focus on leveraging artificial intelligence to improve product efficiency and reduce friction when entering diverse and complex markets.
Jefferson Nunes returns to EBANX as Chief Human Resources Officer after leading HR operations for Uber in Latin America. His role will center on managing a growing global workforce spanning multiple regions, while maintaining a consistent corporate culture during rapid expansion.
Isabela Rebello joins as Vice President of Global Risk and Compliance, bringing experience from Amazon, Stripe, and BTG Pactual. Her appointment reflects the increasing importance of compliance in cross-border payments, particularly as EBANX expands into markets with varying regulatory frameworks.
Expansion into Asia and strengthening regulatory infrastructure
The leadership reinforcement comes as EBANX accelerates its expansion into the Asia-Pacific region. The company has recently established its regional headquarters in Singapore and launched operations across several key markets, including Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Türkiye. This expansion enables EBANX to provide global merchants with access to a broader network of local payment methods, facilitating seamless transactions across emerging markets. The company currently supports more than 500 international merchants seeking to reach consumers in high-growth regions.
A critical component of this expansion is EBANX’s Major Payment Institution (MPI) license, granted by the Monetary Authority of Singapore. The license enhances the company’s regulatory standing and enables it to operate with a higher level of trust and oversight, which is essential for serving enterprise clients and managing large-scale payment flows. The new appointments also complement a broader leadership structure that includes executives with experience from major global institutions, reinforcing EBANX’s position as a key infrastructure provider in emerging markets.
As the company continues to scale, its strategy remains focused on combining robust technology, regulatory strength, and localized expertise. This approach positions EBANX not just as a payments provider, but as a foundational platform supporting the growth of digital economies across the Global South.
