Ingenico Appoints Floris de Kort as New CEO in Strategic Leadership Transition
Ingenico's Strategic Leadership Transition and the Appointment of Floris de Kort as CEO
In a significant move aimed at enhancing its strategic growth trajectory, Ingenico, the globally renowned leader in payment acceptance solutions, has officially announced the appointment of Floris de Kort as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective November 1, 2025. This transition comes as the company seeks to bolster its innovation strategies and global market presence.
Transitioning Leadership
Laurent Blanchard, who has served as the CEO since 2023, will step down to explore new opportunities, having played a pivotal role in steering Ingenico through particularly challenging market environments. Under his leadership, the company not only focused on ambitious commercial objectives but also prioritized customer needs and cultivated a strong corporate culture. Blanchard's vision led Ingenico to become a frontrunner in the software and services domain of the payments ecosystem.
According to Catherine Guillouard, Chair of Ingenico's Supervisory Board,