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Graduation day extravaganza: a glimpse into success stories The company’s head office was the venue for a graduation ceremony held on February. Graduates also had the


opportunity to engage in an open forum discussion with local dignitaries, which included the Mayor of Stockton-on-Tees, Jim Beall. Chris Renahan, assistant director of Inclusive Growth and Development at Stockton Borough Council was also in attendance. In addition, the apprentices were joined by Vianet’s executive


Vianet showcases triumphs and commitment to talent development


Vianet, a prominent player in the technology and data analytics industry, celebrated National Apprenticeship Week by highlighting the outstanding achievements of its apprentices. With 10% of its workforce engaged in apprenticeship


programmes last year, Vianet is steadfast in its commitment to nurturing talent and fostering continuous learning and development.


team and their managers. Some of the highlights of the event were a series of videos showcasing the journey and experience of each apprentice, as well as the opportunity to cultivate strong working relationships with the council and local authorities.


A commitment to people National Apprenticeship Week at Vianet stands as a dedication to fostering talent, providing meaningful learning experiences, and shaping the future workforce. Vianet believes that as it continues to prioritise employee development, the success stories of its apprentices exemplify the positive impact of investing in continuous learning and growth.


Payter taps into a bright 2024


Following exponential global sales growth in 2023, payment technology specialist Payter enters 2024 with a number of new hires across Europe and the UK and by opening a new warehouse in the Netherlands. The company has appointed two new


executive officers to bolster its expansion, Jack Driessen as chief financial officer and Ryan Philo as chief product officer. Ryan Philo, CPO of Payter, brings over 25 years of experience in the UK and European


payments industry. As CTO, and ultimately CPO, at Optomany Limited, Ryan oversaw the development of the innovative Omni- Channel Managed Payment Processing products and services. On joining the team, Ryan says: “I’m delighted to have joined the amazing team at Payter as chief product officer. It’s a privilege to have this opportunity to build the Product team and together take the already impressive suite of products and services and propel them to new heights to keep our customers happy. It’s extremely exciting to be part of this journey at this key phase of the organisation’s growth. Already leaders in the unattended space, Payter have a very bright future ahead and one that I’m looking forward to playing a part in.” Jack Driessen, CFO of Payter, joins the senior leadership team with 12 years of experience in Finance. Jack steps into his role at from De Heus, the largest animal nutrition company in Europe where he assumed the roles of CFO of the Egyptian joint venture and area manager of East Africa within the Koudijs brand. He started his career at Rabobank where he had several investment banking roles. Jack said: “I am thrilled to be part of Payter because it is a company that you


see everywhere when you take notice, and it is mind-blowing when you realise how many transactions are done on a daily basis through our terminals. “The company is driven by making things work well. This is evident not only by the way consumers can pay with just one short tap through our systems but also by giving our vendors the tools to monitor their terminals remotely. Payter is constantly making small improvements that make a big difference for the end-users, this drive resonates with me and I am looking forward to also contributing to this team effort.” Remco Willemse, chief executive of


Payter, said: “Allowing Ryan to impart his many years of experience to the product team will undoubtedly launch our products and services to an even higher standard of quality. We are also confident that, with all of Jack’s expertise, he will take the helm of our Finance department and steer us toward a successful future. This is an exciting time as we continue


to expand across the board. So early in 2024, we have had the pleasure of welcoming many talented and enthusiastic team members as well as opening up new opportunities globally.” The company has also welcomed Joseph Herbert as implementation project manager, Shashank Mishra as senior product manager, Alexandra Stocker as legal counsel, and Barbara Morris as marketing communications manager.


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