Thunes, the Smart Superhighway for global money movement, has appointed two senior executives to its leadership team: Guy Duncan as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) and Parvinder Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These strategic hires mark a significant step in Thunes' expansion, reinforcing its proprietary Direct Global Network with advanced technological innovation and disciplined financial strategy as the company scales its real-time cross-border payments infrastructure.
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Driving Technological Innovation and Scalability
Guy Duncan's appointment strengthens Thunes' technology and product leadership. With a proven record of turning complex technical environments into competitive advantages, Duncan will prioritize building high-velocity engineering teams and integrating AI to enhance the Direct Global Network's performance and address persistent challenges in global money movement.
Parvinder Bhatia's financial leadership brings deep experience in scaling finance functions during rapid international growth. His background in fintech and venture-backed businesses positions him to guide Thunes' financial strategy, ensuring alignment with aggressive expansion goals while maintaining operational excellence and compliance.
"As we accelerate Thunes' growth, I am delighted to welcome Guy and Parvinder to our leadership team. Both bring an incredible wealth of experience in scaling global platforms. Guy's expertise in AI and high-scale engineering will be pivotal in honing our competitive edge, while Parvinder's storied track record in financial transformation and international expansion makes him the ideal partner to underpin our commercial strategy. Together, they bring the ambition and expertise required to further solidify Thunes' position as the world's leading global payments infrastructure network," said Peter De Caluwe, Co-Founder and CEO of Thunes.
Executive Perspectives on the New Roles
Guy Duncan, CTPO of Thunes, commented: "Thunes is at a fascinating juncture where technology and innovation acts as the ultimate strategic enabler. I am thrilled to join a team that shares my 'Think Big' philosophy and entrepreneurial mindset. My focus will be on ensuring our solutions solve customer friction both for now and for the future, through innovative, production-ready AI and scalable architecture."
Parvinder Bhatia, CFO of Thunes, added: "Thunes has built a remarkable foundation for global cross-border payments and I am joining at a time of significant momentum. I look forward to working with the Board and the executive team to navigate our next phase of international growth, ensuring our financial strategy remains as innovative and robust as our technology."
About Thunes
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway to move money around the world. Thunes' proprietary Direct Global Network allows Members to make payments in real-time in over 140 countries and more than 90 currencies. Thunes' Network connects directly to over 12 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets and bank accounts worldwide, as well as 15 billion cards via more than 220 different payment methods.
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