Optty Appoints Steven Ritchie as Interim CEO Amid Strategic Leadership Transition
Optty™, a global frontrunner in payment technologies based in Singapore, has recently announced key changes to its executive leadership team. This transition aligns with the company’s ambitions for significant growth and the enhancement of global partnerships.
Recognizing an immediate opportunity to scale, the board and founder Natasha Zurnamer have determined that it's crucial to shift from a founder-led approach to a more structured management team as they embark on a phase of hyper-scaling. Consequently, Natasha has decided to step down as CEO, opting to take on a strategic advisory role on the board while remaining an active shareholder and supporter of the company she founded. Her remarkable contributions in establishing Optty's vision and forging transformative partnerships will continue to resonate within the company.
To ensure continuity and stability across all operations, the existing leadership team will remain intact during this transition. The board of directors, along with Natasha and key investors, is focusing on maintaining the robust growth trajectory that Optty has established, ensuring that the company is well capitalized to seize future opportunities.
In the interim, Steven Ritchie, the current Chief Product and Innovation Officer (CPIO), will serve as the Acting CEO until a permanent leadership structure is implemented. Steve is a longstanding member of the Optty leadership team and enjoys the complete confidence of the board. Natasha will continue to support the team as they develop the new management framework.
Alan Miltz, Chairman of Optty, expressed profound appreciation for Natasha’s achievements: "Natasha has done an remarkable job of transforming a vision into reality by founding a company that aims to revolutionize global payment infrastructure. While her infectious enthusiasm will surely be missed, this new phase will allow her to deliver even greater value by focusing on strategy and vision as a board member."
Natasha shares her excitement, stating, "Having the backing of shareholders who believed in Optty from its inception – when it was merely an idea – is incredible. Their forward-thinking approach has been crucial to our journey, and I cannot thank them enough. The relentless dedication and passion of our team, investors, board, and partners will continue to drive the necessary momentum to elevate Optty to new heights. As an innovator in Fintech, our ambitions now surpass our original expectations, and I am genuinely excited to aid our future CEO in scaling this vision.
As we transition into this next growth phase, we look forward to collaborating with our partners to provoke significant changes in the payment landscape. Through unparalleled choices, limitless payment options, and complementary services integrated seamlessly through a singular API, we will continue to break new ground.
Natasha will also participate as a moderator in engaging panel discussions on "The Rise of Super Regional Payments Hubs and the Power of Data" at the Pay360 in London on March 25-26, 2025, alongside industry luminaries.
With over 145 payment partners across 140 countries and 120 currencies, Optty represents a new frontier in connected finance. It simplifies the payment integration process, requiring minimal development, and empowers merchants to fully enable their operations in under a minute. As a result, Optty is redefining the future of payments, moving beyond what was once thought possible. Learn more about Optty at www.optty.com or connect with them at [email protected]
Recognizing an immediate opportunity to scale, the board and founder Natasha Zurnamer have determined that it's crucial to shift from a founder-led approach to a more structured management team as they embark on a phase of hyper-scaling. Consequently, Natasha has decided to step down as CEO, opting to take on a strategic advisory role on the board while remaining an active shareholder and supporter of the company she founded. Her remarkable contributions in establishing Optty's vision and forging transformative partnerships will continue to resonate within the company.
To ensure continuity and stability across all operations, the existing leadership team will remain intact during this transition. The board of directors, along with Natasha and key investors, is focusing on maintaining the robust growth trajectory that Optty has established, ensuring that the company is well capitalized to seize future opportunities.
In the interim, Steven Ritchie, the current Chief Product and Innovation Officer (CPIO), will serve as the Acting CEO until a permanent leadership structure is implemented. Steve is a longstanding member of the Optty leadership team and enjoys the complete confidence of the board. Natasha will continue to support the team as they develop the new management framework.
Alan Miltz, Chairman of Optty, expressed profound appreciation for Natasha’s achievements: "Natasha has done an remarkable job of transforming a vision into reality by founding a company that aims to revolutionize global payment infrastructure. While her infectious enthusiasm will surely be missed, this new phase will allow her to deliver even greater value by focusing on strategy and vision as a board member."
Natasha shares her excitement, stating, "Having the backing of shareholders who believed in Optty from its inception – when it was merely an idea – is incredible. Their forward-thinking approach has been crucial to our journey, and I cannot thank them enough. The relentless dedication and passion of our team, investors, board, and partners will continue to drive the necessary momentum to elevate Optty to new heights. As an innovator in Fintech, our ambitions now surpass our original expectations, and I am genuinely excited to aid our future CEO in scaling this vision.
As we transition into this next growth phase, we look forward to collaborating with our partners to provoke significant changes in the payment landscape. Through unparalleled choices, limitless payment options, and complementary services integrated seamlessly through a singular API, we will continue to break new ground.
Natasha will also participate as a moderator in engaging panel discussions on "The Rise of Super Regional Payments Hubs and the Power of Data" at the Pay360 in London on March 25-26, 2025, alongside industry luminaries.
With over 145 payment partners across 140 countries and 120 currencies, Optty represents a new frontier in connected finance. It simplifies the payment integration process, requiring minimal development, and empowers merchants to fully enable their operations in under a minute. As a result, Optty is redefining the future of payments, moving beyond what was once thought possible. Learn more about Optty at www.optty.com or connect with them at [email protected]
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