FinTech Magazine - May 2021 | Page 17

WILLIAM NAPIER

FROM : CHECKOUT TO : ENVESTNET | YODLEE
WAS : PRODUCT LEAD NOW : PRODUCT DIRECTOR ,
OPEN BANKING EMEA

FRERK-MALTE FELLER

FROM : PROSPA TO : LINKLY
WAS : ADVISOR NOW : CEO
Feller ’ s latest appointment with Australian fintech Linkly has apparently come at an opportune time . The company is reportedly planning a growth campaign that will require his skills at the helm .
Previously an executive for PayPal , eBay , HP , and Afterpay , Feller recognises Linkly as an “ innovative ” and “ trailblazing ” startup .
“ Merchants of all sizes have had a difficult year and it ’ s not over yet ,” he said . “ But we ’ re committed to supporting them by improving their payment journey ; providing the best solutions that allow them to grow revenue and increase efficiency .”
Napier ’ s move to Envestnet | Yodlee represents the latest step in an exciting career that ’ s involved positions at leading fintechs ( Checkout . com ) and FSIs ( Experian ).
His particular focus on Open Banking – currently one of finance ’ s most promising trends – should play to his strengths , which include computer science , future commerce , and product / software development . Napier will take charge of Envestnet | Yodlee ’ s EMEAbased expansion .
Jason O ' Shaughnessy , Head of International Business at Envestnet | Yodlee , called Napier “ an excellent hire ” who will provide “ invaluable to driving [ the company ’ s ] expansion in EMEA markets .” fintechmagazine . com 17