In a bold move set to accelerate its technological prowess, Canadian fintech powerhouse Nuvei has appointed Gang Wang as Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Reporting directly to Nuvei Chair and CEO Philip Fayer, Wang will lead the company’s global technology team alongside former CTO Max Attias, who steps into the new role of Chief Information Officer (CIO).
This dynamic leadership duo is poised to scale Nuvei’s technology offerings and lay a robust foundation for future growth. Their collaboration aims to drive innovation across all technological fronts while maintaining Nuvei’s commitment to best-in-class service delivery.
Gang Wang brings over 25 years of experience in leading technology teams at the forefront of innovation. His impressive career includes a decade at Intuit, where he developed cutting-edge architecture and systems, followed by senior roles at Stripe, including Head of Financial Data and Head of Payment Methods.
Expressing his enthusiasm, Wang stated, “I’m incredibly excited to join such a disruptive industry leader at a pivotal moment in its growth journey. The spirit of rapid innovation at Nuvei is palpable, and I’m eager to leverage my experience to further this momentum, advance our technology strategy, and keep Nuvei at the cutting edge of the payments industry.”
Max Attias, now CIO, praised the addition, saying, “Adding Gang’s technological expertise and leadership acumen to the Nuvei team is a game-changing moment. Together, we will grow our technology capabilities and align them with our vision for the future of payments.”
Philip Fayer, Nuvei’s Chair and CEO, welcomed Wang, stating, “We’re thrilled to have Gang join the Nuvei team. His leadership strengthens our executive team and will enable our broader technology team to thrive. With Gang and Max, we have two world-class operators ready to elevate Nuvei’s technology capabilities and accelerate our global revenue growth.”
Under Max Attias’ leadership, Nuvei’s total payments volume grew nearly fivefold from 2020 to 2023. With this new organizational structure, Nuvei is set to enhance its efficiency and effectiveness, positioning the company for continued success in the evolving fintech landscape.
