Hayley Hopwood

Head of APAC Startups, SMB & Mid Market

About

Hayley is an experienced leader with more than 20 years in the finance and technology sector. She has been actively supporting businesses to amplify their presence in relevant markets, elevate their customer experience, and form long-term partnerships.

Hayley is passionate about embracing new technology and navigating large teams through the ever-changing landscape. Exhibiting strong leadership and versatility she is excited about creating opportunities for businesses in a variety of sectors around the future of payments, MI tooling, Treasury Management and CDP.

Specialties: Innovation, Product Strategy, Coaching and Leadership, Business Advisory
Sales Performance Excellence, Channel/Partnership Development, Build and grow high performing sales teams, Business Strategy, Alignment of IT to Business Strategy, Marketing Campaigns, Consumer Acquisition Programs.

Her astute leadership and professionalism resulted in Hayley being recognised as top female leader at the 2020 Women in Payments symposium.

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