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LIFETIME OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FINTECH
A key milestone in Adyen ’ s development came with its June 2018 initial public offering , resulting in a company valuation of € 13.4bn ( US $ 15.8bn ). Pieter retained a 3 % ownership stake following the IPO .
This stake contributed to his inclusion in the Forbes Billionaire list in 2020 , with his net worth estimated at US $ 1.8bn as of September 2024 .
Under Pieter ’ s tenure as CEO , Adyen has established a network of offices globally . The company ’ s operational scale has grown significantly , with annual transaction processing volumes exceeding US $ 900bn as of 2024 .
The company has expanded its service offerings beyond core payment processing , developing additional financial technology solutions for its client base . Organisational developments over the years include the appointment of Ingo Uytdehaage as co-CEO , which initiated a dual leadership structure to manage the company ’ s continued growth .
The company ’ s global operations are supported by a workforce comprising employees from approximately 115 nationalities . This international staff composition aligns with Adyen ’ s multinational client base and operational requirements across various markets .
In addition to his primary role at Adyen , Pieter maintains a position on the Supervisory Board of Écart . He continues to be based in Amsterdam , where he resides with his wife and two children – a son and a daughter .
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