Thunes has announced two new senior leadership appointments. Guy Duncan has joined as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO), while Parvinder Bhatia has joined as Chief Financial Officer (CFO).
These appointments mark a new phase of growth for Thunes as the company continues to expand its Direct Global Network and strengthen its technology and financial strategy.
Guy Duncan brings strong experience in digital transformation and scaling technology platforms. He previously worked as CTO at Tide and OVO Energy.
Earlier in his career, he also led digital transformation projects at BMW across 64 markets and helped grow Tide’s platform from 50,000 to more than 1 million users.
At Thunes, Guy will lead the technology and product teams, focusing on building strong teams and using AI to improve global money transfer services.
Parvinder Bhatia joins from bunq, where he served as CFO and supported the bank’s international expansion. With over 24 years of experience in fintech, private equity, and venture-backed companies, he will now lead Thunes’ global finance operations as the company continues to grow its global payments network.
“As we accelerate Thunes’ growth, I am delighted to welcome Guy and Parvinder to our leadership team. Both bring an incredible wealth of experience in scaling global platforms. Guy’s expertise in AI and high-scale engineering will be pivotal in honing our competitive edge, while Parvinder’s storied track record in financial transformation and international expansion makes him the ideal partner to underpin our commercial strategy. Together, they bring the ambition and expertise required to further solidify Thunes’ position as the world’s leading global payments infrastructure network.” said, Peter De Caluwe, Co-Founder and CEO of Thunes
“Thunes is at a fascinating juncture where technology and innovation acts as the ultimate strategic enabler. I am thrilled to join a team that shares my ‘Think Big’ philosophy and entrepreneurial mindset. My focus will be on ensuring our solutions solve customer friction both for now and for the future, through innovative, production-ready AI and scalable architecture.” said Guy Duncan, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Thunes
“Thunes has built a remarkable foundation for global cross-border payments and I am joining at a time of significant momentum. I look forward to working with the Board and the executive team to navigate our next phase of international growth, ensuring our financial strategy remains as innovative and robust as our technology.” Parvinder Bhatia, Chief Financial Officer at Thunes
Thunes provides a global platform that helps businesses move money easily across borders. Its Direct Global Network allows members to send real-time payments in more than 140 countries and over 90 currencies.
The network connects to over 12 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets, and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion payment cards through 220+ payment methods. These include popular services like GCash, M-Pesa, Airtel, MTN, Orange, JazzCash, Easypaisa, Alipay, and WeChat Pay.
Thunes’ network stands out because of its global reach, SmartX Treasury System, and Fortress Compliance Platform, which help provide fast, secure, and cost-efficient international payments with better control and visibility.
Companies using Thunes’ network include major platforms such as Uber, Deliveroo, Grab, and WeChat, along with money transfer operators, fintech companies, payment service providers, and banks.
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