With all the news around Agentic Commerce and Stablecoin this year, it was a privilege to attend Electronic Transactions Association (ETA)’s Senior Leadership Forum, LA, in October, hearing first-hand what we might expect and how to ready ourselves from Technical, Regulatory and Talent perspectives.
The quality of the speakers from Visa, Google and US Regulators made for some thought-provoking insights, great Q&A from the facilitators and much to talk about beyond the sessions!
In sharp contrast to the mass of conferences we are urged to attend, the intimate nature of ETA’s event provided a welcoming environment, ensuring senior leaders were in attendance to listen to the scale and pace of transformation required when they land back into their organisations, both in the US and internationally!
Since 2024, we have already seen the change in talent skills required by our US clients, pivoting their organisations to address dramatically changing requirements from their customers and regulators, as well as the disruptive competitive landscape. The Schemes are already rolling out tokenisation, authentication and transaction instructions allowing AI-powered agents to shop and pay on behalf of their customers, across a wide range of domestic and leisure tasks.
It feels like North America is ahead and taking the lead on addressing these new behaviours towards purchasing – the rate of change and roll-out of new regulation and products is speeding up, facilitated by the successful on-boarding of new skills and creativity into the talent mix. The subsidiaries of North American corporates lead the way in Europe, and whilst we try to stem the flow of young high potential talent heading East, we must be cognisant of what is needed to invest, attract and retain future leaders in the UK and Europe.
Whilst Greenings has an unsurpassed sourcing network across Payments and FinTech globally, we too have supplemented our Research approach with several AI powered tools, enabling rapid identification of skills and talents from parallel sectors, across the globe. These tools have seen us deliver successful Searches in record timings, from Atlanta to London to Tokyo and back…
Whilst caution needs to be applied from Regulatory and Security perspectives, I am excited by the insights presented and discussed with our clients attending ETA, that they will lead the way on a new chapter for consumer engagement across the globe!
It feels like North America is ahead and taking the lead on addressing these new behaviours towards purchasing – the rate of change and roll-out of new regulation and products is speeding up, facilitated by the successful on-boarding of new skills and creativity into the talent mix. The subsidiaries of North American corporates lead the way in Europe, and whilst we try to stem the flow of young high potential talent heading East, we must be cognisant of what is needed to invest, attract and retain future leaders in the UK and Europe.
Whilst Greenings has an unsurpassed sourcing network across Payments and FinTech globally, we too have supplemented our Research approach with several AI powered tools, enabling rapid identification of skills and talents from parallel sectors, across the globe. These tools have seen us deliver successful Searches in record timings, from Atlanta to London to Tokyo and back…
Whilst caution needs to be applied from Regulatory and Security perspectives, I am excited by the insights presented and discussed with our clients attending ETA, that they will lead the way on a new chapter for consumer engagement across the globe!
Andrew Greening, Founder
Industry Hires
Our delivery for NCR Voyix (NCRV) during 2025 has been a prime example where clients have sought to tap into high quality talent working in Technology/Platform businesses, typically from Texas and West Coast and to deploy those skills across their US and International business units.
Our Atlanta based team utilised traditional referral and AI technologies to find Japanese nationals, fluent in Japanese and English, with the pre-requisite Professional Service, Sales and Finance skills, willing to relocate back to Japan from the US. On the face of it these were difficult searches – I am pleased to say they were delivered at pace with all candidates being placed from the 1st Shortlist – thanks also to the NCRV team for their amazing engagement at every stage too!
Subraya Shenoy
Completing our 3rd placement for NCRV’s Tokyo Office, Subraya brings more than two decades of experience across digital transformation, consulting-led sales, and IT solutioning, with a rare blend of technical depth and commercial insight. Fluent in Japanese and English, Subraya has spent nearly 20 years partnering with leading Japanese enterprises, whom he will continue to support with the innovative platform updates arriving at NCRV.
Maggie Papageorgiou Zekkos
VP Human Resources, London, NCR Voyix
One of the closest assignments to call for a longtime, Maggie prevailed from an outstanding slate of International HR professionals, bringing her warmth and energy, underpinned by hugely impressive performances across Kantar, TikTok and most recently as Global HR Director for Gapgemini, London. Maggie will support the Global EVPs for Retail and Payments as well as for Product, based from the UK, working closely with the Atlanta HQ.
Client Events
20th November 2025
Client Dinner + Cardstream (RAC Historic Awards Dinner)
Pall Mall, London
28th November 2025
Red Bull F1 HQ, Client Factory Tour (Ultimate Power Launch Event)
Milton Keynes
17th December 2025
Client Christmas Cocktails, 5Church-Midtown
Atlanta, GA
18th – 20th March 2026
ETA Transact + Client Event
Atlanta, GA
26th – 28th March 2026
Client Tour & Track Day (Ultimate Power)
Snowdonia / Anglesey
14th – 15th May 2026
Payments & FinTech Regatta (and VIP Pre-Dinner + Party)
Lymington/Royal Solent Yacht Club
*due to the popularity of this industry event, repeat bookings have already been taken. Please contact Lui to reserve your Yacht and RIB for next May
Incognito @ Ultimate Power Group
Ultimate Power Group, co-founded by Andrew Greening, launched at Red Bull F1 HQ on Friday 28th November. Based on experience from running client events at Greenings, with client feedback asking to develop a ‘club’ like concept for networking, Ultimate Power Group brings together a senior team of deeply experienced Adventure and Festival professionals, providing individuals and corporates with unforgettable life experiences by car, motorcycle and snowmobile, in addition to marine regattas/festivals.
Sitting across Ultimate Power Group, Incognito will be launched in May ’26 – an invitation only, exclusive club taking experiences, hospitality and turn-key service to an exceptional level, specifically geared to time-poor executives who need to turn up and go, with everything taken care of to the highest standards!
Members will be drawn from across the globe, carefully selected to maximise their compatibility for enjoyment, discretion and furthering of valuable networks – any surprise this was founded by an Executive Search veteran..!
