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Bitpace Appoints Matthew Leonard as Canadian Managing Director to Drive Expansion Strategy
Leonard's appointment marks a significant step in Bitpace's commitment to global service growthBitpace has announced the appointment of Matthew Leonard as Managing Director of Canada. The decision marks an important step in Bitpace's wider strategy to scale its operations into new markets and strengthen its offerings for enterprises seeking secure, efficient global payment solutions.
With more than two decades at Scotiabank in Toronto, Leonard has a proven record of leading complex organisations and overseeing major business operations. His experience in creating operational frameworks and driving performance across large-scale businesses will support Bitpace as it continues its international growth trajectory.
"Matthew's appointment comes at a pivotal time as Bitpace accelerates its expansion strategy," said Anil Oncu, Chief Executive Officer at Bitpace. "His expertise in navigating complex operating models and driving operational excellence will enable us to broaden our market presence and enhance the solutions we deliver to our clients."
As Managing Director, Canada, Leonard will guide key initiatives aimed at developing partnerships, scaling services, and providing customised solutions for enterprise clients. His leadership will be central to ensuring that Bitpace delivers reliable, compliant money services for businesses across industries.
"I am excited to join Bitpace at such an important stage in its growth journey and global expansion," said Matthew Leonard. "Businesses increasingly demand innovative, reliable payment solutions, and Bitpace is well-positioned to meet those needs. I look forward to working with the team to expand our capabilities and deliver even greater value to our clients."
Bitpace continues to prioritise innovation and compliance in global payments, offering businesses enterprise-grade services that support seamless integration of crypto and fiat transactions.
About Bitpace (https://www.bitpace.com)
Bitpace is a crypto payment gateway providing seamless and reliable payment solutions. Developed by a team of fintech, payment, and product experts, Bitpace's payment offerings empower businesses to accept crypto from their clients with fewer volatility or liquidity risks. Its diverse services facilitate global settlements in over 70 crypto and 40 fiat currencies for the e-commerce, finance, and real estate sectors. Get paid in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and many more established cryptocurrencies with the Bitpace crypto payment gateway.
Company: Bitpace
Contact Person: Adam Walmsley
Email: adam.walmsley@bitpace.com
Country: United Kingdom
Address: 211 Old St, London EC1V 9NR
Website: https://www.bitpace.com
Bitpace is a crypto payment gateway providing seamless and reliable payment solutions. Developed by a team of fintech, payment, and product experts, Bitpace's payment offerings empower businesses to accept crypto from their clients with fewer volatility or liquidity risks. Its diverse services facilitate global settlements in over 70 crypto and 40 fiat currencies for the e-commerce, finance, and real estate sectors. Get paid in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and many more established cryptocurrencies with the Bitpace crypto payment gateway.
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