Ciaran Cooney

Background

About Ciaran Cooney

I am a strategic Payments Business Develop Lead with over 15 years of experience driving commercial growth across the global payments landscape. My expertise spans the entire value chain, from acquiring and gateways to wallets, orchestration, value added services, and the complex integration of ISV and ERP ecosystems.Throughout my career, I have specialised in taking payment technologies and transforming them into high-growth commercial propositions and revenue drivers. I bring a product-first mindset to business development, ensuring that sales strategies are rooted in technical reality and long-term scalability.My Approach:I thrive at the intersection of commercial execution and consultative strategy. I have a consistent track record of:Scaling High-Value Pipelines: Successfully launching and scaling payment solutions in numerous markets & regions, including securing bank and enterprise partnerships.Commercialising Innovation: Modernising legacy payment stacks by introducing new capabilities, omni channel processing and high-margin VASs.Strategic Ecosystem Building: Developing targeted partner-led strategies with card schemes, global banks, and software providers to unlock new customer segments and revenue streams.What Excites Me:The payments industry is moving beyond simple processing toward deeply integrated commerce. I am passionate about helping Payment Service Providers and Fintechs transition from utility providers to strategic partners for their merchants.I am particularly focused on harnessing emerging technology, including AI, to drive this shift. From enhancing back-end reporting capabilities to driving front-end innovation, I believe the future of payments lies in leveraging intelligence to increase sales and enhance the purchasing experience.