Flywire Appoints Christine Katziff to its Board of Directors

WHY THIS MATTERS
Flywire’s appointment of a former Bank of America Chief Audit Executive underscores the increasing importance of governance, risk management and compliance as fintechs scale globally. As companies expand into highly regulated sectors—such as education, healthcare and B2B payments—the ability to maintain strong internal controls and oversight becomes a competitive advantage, not just a regulatory requirement.

Katziff’s background in audit, cybersecurity, AI-driven risk management and capital planning reflects the growing convergence between traditional banking discipline and fintech innovation. As fintech firms mature, boards are being strengthened with leaders who bring institutional-grade risk expertise to support sustainable growth.

Flywire Corporation (Flywire) (Nasdaq: FLYW), a global payments enablement and software company, today announced the appointment of Christine Katziff to its Board of Directors. In connection with her appointment, Ms. Katziff will also join the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.

Ms. Katziff retired from Bank of America following a 38-year career in which she most recently served as Chief Audit Executive, leading a global team of professionals across audit and credit review. She reported directly to the chief executive officer and the audit committee of Bank of America’s board of directors for more than a decade, overseeing activities that assessed risk, cybersecurity, capital planning, business transformation, and compliance across one of the world’s largest financial institutions. Under her leadership, Ms. Katziff and the Corporate Audit and Credit Review organization of Bank of America were recognized for using innovation, automation, AI and other technologies to manage risk and develop best-in-class control environments in support of the company’s responsible growth strategy. Internally, Ms. Katziff was a member of key governance committees and led initiatives to engage and serve communities, clients and employees.

“Christine brings exactly the kind of seasoned, global leadership that will strengthen our Board as we scale,” said Mike Massaro, CEO of Flywire. “Her career sits at the intersection of financial rigor, digital transformation, AI, and disciplined growth, which are critical to how Flywire operates and how we serve our clients. We are confident her leadership and deep expertise will be a tremendous asset as we continue to expand our reach and goal of delivering exceptional value to clients around the world.”

Beyond her executive career, Ms. Katziff is active in governance and community leadership. She currently serves as chair of the board of directors of Novant Health, a Southeast regional healthcare system, and chairs the finance and facilities committee of the board of trustees at Bryant University. Her advocacy for wellness, mental health, and higher education has spanned board service at UNC Charlotte, Central Piedmont Community College, and the American Heart Association’s national Go Red for Women Leadership Council. Ms. Katziff holds a B.S. in business administration from Bryant University and an MBA from the University of Hartford.

“Flywire is an exceptional organization, unique in its ability to deliver complex, high-value payments across highly regulated industries at scale,” said Ms. Katziff. “Flywire has delivered rigorous oversight, strong controls, and disciplined growth that I’ve spent my career focused on, and I’m looking forward to contributing to their next phase of growth.”

FF NEWS TAKE
Fintech growth now demands bank-level governance.

Flywire’s move shows how scaling fintechs are bringing in traditional financial expertise to match their global ambitions.

The next phase of fintech isn’t just about innovation—it’s about control, compliance and credibility. The firms that get that balance right will be the ones that win long-term.