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Ingenico's Leadership Transition to Floris de Kort

On October 29, 2025, Ingenico, the leading global provider of payment acceptance solutions, announced a significant leadership transition. The company has appointed Floris de Kort as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective from November 1, 2025. This move is intended to steer Ingenico into its next phase of growth and innovation. In a strategic shift, Laurent Blanchard, who has been serving as CEO since 2023, will step down to pursue other opportunities.

Catherine Guillouard, the chair of Ingenico's board, expressed gratitude for Blanchard's contributions, praising his visionary leadership in navigating the company through a challenging market landscape. Under his tenure, Ingenico advanced its strategy to become a prominent software and services provider in the payments ecosystem, laying a robust foundation for future success. Blanchard's leadership emphasized ambitious business goals, innovation, customer needs, and company culture.

Floris de Kort, who will be based at Ingenico's global headquarters in Paris, brings a wealth of expertise in the payments sector, along with significant experience in operational and commercial leadership. His prior roles include CEO of Global eCommerce at Worldpay, where he played a crucial role in a successful transformation that culminated in a significant IPO in 2015. He also served as CEO of Xplor Technologies and Thunes, where he further honed his skills in leading payments technology firms.

With De Kort at the helm, Ingenico aims to enter a new era focusing on accelerating global expansion, innovation, and transformation. His appointment comes at a crucial juncture as Ingenico is well-positioned to build on its strong foundation and enhance its role as a trusted leader in payment solutions for merchants, banks, and partners worldwide.

In light of the announcement, Laurent Blanchard stated, “It has been an honor to serve as CEO and lead Ingenico through the first phase of its transformation. I am proud of what we have achieved together.” He expressed confidence in Ingenico's talented workforce and strong culture of innovation, indicating that the company is poised for continued leadership in the global payments industry.

Responding to his new role, Floris de Kort shared, “I’m honored to join Ingenico at a time of great opportunity. The company has a unique position within the payment ecosystem, enjoyed the trust of merchants, banks, and partners globally. I look forward to collaborating with the team to expand our global offerings, accelerate growth, and deliver first-class solutions to our customers.”

About Ingenico

Ingenico has established itself as the world's leading provider of payment acceptance solutions. As a trusted technology partner for merchants, banks, acquirers, ISVs, payment aggregators, and fintech customers, Ingenico offers state-of-the-art terminals, solutions, and services that enable the global payment acceptance ecosystem. With over 45 years of experience, innovation and reliability are ingrained in Ingenico's corporate philosophy and culture, inspiring a strong community of experts who are shaping the future of commerce worldwide.

For more information on Ingenico, you can visit their official website and follow their updates as they embark on this exciting new chapter in their history.