CLOWD9 Names Paul Hansford as New CTO

CLOWD9, the leading provider of cloud-native payment processing solutions, proudly announces the appointment of Paul Hansford as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Paul Hansford brings a wealth of experience from his tenure at Thredd, serving as their Head of Software Engineering and CTO, where he played a pivotal role in driving technological advancements and fostering growth in the fintech industry.

With over seven years in fintech, Paul spearheaded various projects that significantly enhanced Thredd’s technology infrastructure and service offerings. His expertise in developing scalable, secure, and cutting-edge payment solutions will undoubtedly propel CLOWD9 to greater heights in issuer processing innovation.

Expressing his enthusiasm, Paul Hansford, CTO of CLOWD9, remarked, “I am beyond thrilled to join CLOWD9 at this critical juncture. The company’s commitment to innovation and excellence in payment processing is unmatched. Together, we aim to deliver state-of-the-art solutions that cater to the evolving needs of our customers. Embracing the ethos of prioritising the environment and people in every decision is what makes this opportunity truly exceptional.”

In response to the appointment, Suresh Vaghjiani, Founder and CEO of CLOWD9, stated, “We are delighted to welcome Paul to the CLOWD9 team. His extensive experience and track record in the fintech sector, particularly with a distinguished competitor, make him an invaluable addition to our leadership. His global team-scaling capabilities and expertise in cloud-based services, combined with his inspirational leadership style, will ensure CLOWD9 stays at the forefront of issuer processing.”