Western Union has announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific. This strategic appointment is set to accelerate the company's strong growth momentum in the region, particularly across its digital, retail, and broader ecosystem presence. Tallent brings a distinguished career within the fintech and telecommunications, media & technology (TMT) industries, equipped with extensive experience in growing international businesses and delivering innovative service offerings.

Tallent's expertise encompasses a wide range of solutions, including multi-service applications with in-app purchases, data transfer, marketplaces, card services, alternative payment methods, and cutting-edge digital banking solutions. His experience spans both developed and emerging markets, making him a valuable asset for Western Union's ambitions in the dynamic Asia Pacific region.

Giovanni Angelini, Western Union’s President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific, emphasized the significance of this appointment, stating, “Vince's leadership and diverse experience in scaling technology-driven financial services will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in Asia Pacific. His proven track record in driving operational excellence and business growth will help us tap into the region's dynamic market potential, expand our offerings, and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.”

Before joining Western Union, Tallent served as CEO of tiqmo, an innovative fintech app based in Saudi Arabia that caters to customers across the Middle East and North Africa. He initially joined tiqmo as Group COO and CFO before ascending to the CEO role in 2022. Prior to his tenure at tiqmo, Tallent held senior leadership positions at prominent fintech and TMT companies across Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe, where he was instrumental in leading transformational strategies that drove significant growth and innovation.

Expressing his enthusiasm for the new role, Vince Tallent remarked, “I’m delighted to join Western Union at such a pivotal time for the company. This is an exciting opportunity to build on Western Union’s growth momentum in the region by delivering customer-centric, innovative solutions that empower individuals as they send and receive money, ultimately making financial services accessible for all.”

Academically, Vince Tallent holds an MBA in Advanced Finance & Corporate Strategy from Kingston University, London. He was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate by Kingston University for his outstanding contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. Furthermore, he is a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in London, underscoring his strong financial acumen and leadership capabilities.

Western Union, a company publicly traded on the NYSE under the ticker WU, is dedicated to helping people globally build financial futures for themselves, their loved ones, and their communities. The company provides leading cross-border, cross-currency money movement, payments, and digital financial services. These services empower consumers, businesses, financial institutions, and governments across more than 200 countries and territories and nearly 130 currencies, connecting billions of bank accounts, millions of digital wallets and cards, and a global footprint of hundreds of thousands of retail locations. Western Union's overarching goal is to offer accessible financial services that enable people and communities to prosper.