Filippos Antonopoulos will transition to become Executive Chairman
OKTO, the leading global digital payments service provider, today announced the appointment of Edward Chandler as the new Group Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Chandler succeeds Filippos Antonopoulos, the company’s founder and CEO, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman, while continuing as the controlling shareholder in OKTO.
With over 30 years of experience in scaling businesses and leading innovation in the payments and fintech sectors at prominent organizations such as Visa, Mastercard, and Barclays, Edward Chandler brings a wealth of expertise to OKTO. His appointment comes at a pivotal time as the company continues to strengthen its position as a global fintech powerhouse and accelerates its expansion in the digital-first commerce and embedded finance markets and industries. Edward’s focus as CEO will be to continue expanding OKTO’s global footprint, enhancing its suite of payment solutions, and forging strategic partnerships – all aligned with the execution of OKTO’s 2030 vision.
Alongside, Edward will join OKTO’s Board of Directors, where he and Filippos will work together to jointly shape OKTO’s strategy, drive corporate growth, and support the continued success of key global accounts.
“Edward Chandler is an ideal leader to guide OKTO through its next phase of growth,” said Filippos Antonopoulos, Founder & Executive Chairman of OKTO, “His deep expertise and vision in the payments industry will help us build on the strong foundation we’ve established. Edward is a hands-on leader, maintaining empathy and inclusion as core principles of management. I’m wishing him best of success in our joint endeavor.”
Edward Chandler, newly appointed Group CEO of OKTO, added: “I’m honored to join OKTO at such an exciting time for the company and the industry. With my career rooted at the intersection of payments, technology, and commerce, I’ve seen firsthand how innovation can transform businesses and customer experiences. OKTO is uniquely positioned to lead the next generationof seamless, secure, and customer-centric payment solutions, helping merchants navigate the future of payments. I look forward to working closely with Filippos and the talented team at OKTO to drive innovation, accelerate growth, and expand our impact.”
About Edward Chandler
A Proven Leader in Global Payments & Fintech
Edward Chandler has more than 30 years of experience in the payments and fintech sectors. He has held senior leadership roles at prominent organizations such as Visa, Mastercard, Barclays, Tesco Bank, eNett, and Kalixa (PxP Financial). Chandler’s expertise spans B2B payments, embedded finance, and commercial payment solutions, and he has helped organizations scale into global markets while optimizing their payment ecosystems. His leadership philosophy emphasizes humility, authenticity, empathy, and innovation, ensuring OKTO maintains a people-first, innovation-led culture.
OKTO’s Vision for the Future
Under Edward’s leadership, OKTO aims to:
- Expand its market presence in high-growth sectors and new global regions
- Enhance customer-driven solutions that simplify and optimize payment experiences
- Strengthen strategic partnerships to drive the adoption of embedded and frictionless payments
- Leverage cutting-edge technology to stay ahead in the evolving digital economy
