Worldline [Euronext: WLN], a global leader in digital payments and financial technology, has appointed Pierre-Antoine Vacheron as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. He succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who has served as interim CEO since October 2024.
Bringing Three Decades of Payments & Banking Expertise
Pierre-Antoine Vacheron brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the payments, banking, and retail sectors. Most recently, he was CEO of Payments at Group BPCE and CEO of Natixis Payments, where he played a key role in driving product innovation, modernizing technology, and enhancing customer experience.
Prior to that, he led the Global Merchant Services and Acquiring division at Ingenico Group, where he transformed the company from a hardware-driven business to a global payment services provider.
Recognizing the need for new leadership and strategic transformation, the Worldline Board of Directors has entrusted Pierre-Antoine with driving the company’s next phase of growth. His key priorities will include:
- Enhancing operational performance and efficiency
- Delivering a superior client experience through innovation
- Strengthening Worldline’s talent pool and company culture
Wilfried Verstraete, Chairman of Worldline’s Board, expressed confidence in the new CEO:
“Pierre-Antoine is a dynamic leader with deep industry expertise and a passion for technology. His proven ability to navigate complex markets and deliver results makes him the ideal choice to lead Worldline into its next phase of growth. Under his leadership, we expect Worldline to further solidify its position as a global payments powerhouse.”
The Board also extended its appreciation to Marc-Henri Desportes for his leadership as Deputy CEO and interim CEO. His steady guidance and strategic oversight have been instrumental in maintaining stability during the transition, and he will work closely with Pierre-Antoine to ensure a smooth handover.
With this leadership change, Worldline is poised to accelerate its innovation, strengthen its market position, and drive long-term value creation in the evolving digital payments landscape.
