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Will LaSala is the Director of Security Solutions at OneSpan. He joined the company in 2001 and brings over 25 years of software and cybersecurity experience. Since joining OneSpan, Will has been involved in all aspects of product implementation and market direction within financial institutions.2 Articles
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Nakul Kothari is the Head of APAC & Middle East at Juspay, a global payments infrastructure platform that works with leading enterprises and banks to deliver seamless payment experiences. Nakul joined Juspay in 2019 and currently leads the company's expansion across Asia-Pacific and Middle East regions. With over a decade of experience in payments, fraud prevention, and fintech consulting, he brings deep industry expertise and strategic insights. Nakul is also a regular speaker at major payments and fintech conferences around the world. He holds an MBA from the Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta.2 Articles
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Dmitry Yatskaer is the Chief Technology Officer at OpenWay, with over 25 years of experience in the payment industry. He oversees the Way4 product development strategy and actively participates in OpenWay’s most sophisticated projects. He advises clients on the optimal payment solution architecture, new business line development, and large-volume card and merchant portfolio migrations. Dmitry has contributed to the successful launch of CMS platforms for ACB, Borgun, Comdata, Equity Bank of Kenya, equensWorldline, Halyk Bank, Network International, Nets, SIX Payment Services, and others.2 Articles
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Cognizant is a multinational technology company, the AI builder that engineers modern businesses by helping clients modernise technology, reimagine processes and build agentic journeys, tools and models that make AI’s potential real for the enterprise. As the Head of Banking and Financial Services for ASEAN, Naveen Bankal leads the strategic direction and growth of Cognizant's business in the region. He is responsible for driving digital transformation initiatives and delivering innovative solutions to clients across the banking and financial services industry. With his extensive experience, Naveen helps organizations navigate the complexities of the market, enabling them to enhance customer experiences and achieve operational excellence. Naveen Bankal | LinkedIn2 Articles
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Thaw is responsible for managing the APAC marketing function at Bottomline. She has expert knowledge of the key payment trends in the region, including messaging, orchestration, and connectivity, with a specialisation in real-time domestic and cross-border payments. With an understanding of the diverse and complex APAC market, Thaw shares her insights through APAC-specific supplements and articles. She has also led webinars and in-person events across Cambodia, Thailand, Mongolia, Indonesia, and Hong Kong, connecting with prospects and clients across the region.2 Articles
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Maria Vin is Head of Strategy at OpenWay, where her work covers payment technology strategy, business models, roadmap direction, and go-to-market initiatives across banks, processors, and fintechs. Her background spans product management, digital transformation, and strategy, with contributions over the years to payment innovations including early digital wallets, universal payment hubs, omni-channel payments, and payment SaaS models. Today, she focuses on AI-driven and other emerging propositions, as well as product, brand, and growth strategy.2 Articles
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David Vergara is Senior Director of Security Product Marketing at OneSpan and has over 15 years of experience in cloud platforms/SaaS, predictive analytics, and advanced MFA technologies. His current role is focused on GTM strategy and execution across all authentication and risk analytics product  lines. Prior to OneSpan, he led product and GTM strategy for both early stage and blue chip tech companies; Including VP Marketing for Accertify (An American Express Company) leading marketing for their online fraud detection solutions and as Sr. Director Product Marketing at IBM championing development of their predictive analytics industry solutions portfolio.1 Articles
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Sarah is Product Marketing Manager at OneSpan and responsible for OneSpan’s FIDO, hardware and server solutions. She has over 15 years of experience in ICT and Communications and held previous positions within OneSpan’s Corporate Communications department.1 Articles
