Meet Our People

At activpayroll, our greatest strength is our people. Our team of seasoned payroll professionals are dedicated to delivering exceptional global payroll, international payments, global tax, HR, and compliance services. Our people bring extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of regulation and compliance requirements in over 150 countries. We are committed to ensuring that your global business operates efficiently and compliantly, wherever you are in the world.

Our Leadership Team

Gary Henderson

Chief Executive Officer

Gary leads activpayroll’s global strategy and operations, driving growth, operational excellence, and trusted global payroll delivery. 

Andrew Philp

Chief Financial Officer

Andrew leads activpayroll’s financial strategy and operations, driving scalable growth and strong financial control across global markets. 

Darren Barclay

Chief Operations Officer

Darren leads activpayroll’s global operations, driving consistent, scalable payroll delivery and operational excellence across markets.

Zubin Randeria

Chairman

Zubin chairs activpayroll, guiding long-term strategy and growth as the business scales globally with discipline and commercial focus. 

Charlie Knox

Chief Product & Technology Officer

Charlie leads global product and technology strategy, driving innovation to ensure scalable, secure, and efficient payroll platforms.

Stephanie Smith

Head of Global Mobility

Steph leads global mobility, helping clients navigate complex cross-border tax and compliance with practical, commercially focused advice. 

Dennis Reins

Managing Partner, Tax & Global Mobility

Dennis leads activpayroll’s global mobility operations, helping organisations manage international tax, compliance, and workforce mobility.

Debbie Gibson

Head of Partnerships

Debbie leads activpayroll’s global partnerships strategy, building strategic relationships that support growth, innovation, and client success.

Jade Hume

Head of Onboarding

Jade Hume leads activpayroll’s global onboarding function, delivering seamless payroll implementations and technical solutions.

Sue Daniels

Head of Global Projects

Sue leads activpayroll’s global projects function, delivering seamless payroll implementations and complex international transitions.

Manish Metha

Regional Director of Payroll Operations and Head of Global Support Services

Manish leads payroll operations and global support services in APAC, driving operational excellence and regional growth across the region.

Melanie Gaensler

Payroll Operations Manager - Australia Operations

Melanie leads payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, delivering accurate, compliant payroll services and exceptional client support.

Berliza Laurente

APAC Payroll Operations Manager

Berliza leads payroll operations in Singapore, delivering accurate, compliant payroll services across complex APAC environments. 

Kimberly Morrison

Middle East & South Africa Payroll Operations Manager

Kimberly leads payroll operations across the Middle East and South Africa, ensuring accurate delivery and strong team performance. 

Christopher Edgar

VP Americas Region Americas Operations

Christopher leads payroll operations across the Americas region, delivering scalable and compliant payroll solutions.

Euan Grant

Head of International Payments

Euan leads activpayroll’s international payments function, delivering secure and reliable payroll payments across global markets.

News & Insights by our team

Explore the latest articles, insights, and thought leadership from activpayroll’s leadership team.

Bridging the Gap Between Global Consistency and Local Complexity in Payroll

Bridging the Gap Between Global Consistency and Local Complexity in Payroll

Bridging global payroll consistency with local complexity, exploring how organisations balance governance, compliance, and regional expertise.
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25 Years of Global Payroll and Mobility Excellence

25 Years of Global Payroll and Mobility Excellence

Celebrating 25 years of global payroll & mobility excellence, activpayroll continues to innovate, supporting customers worldwide with expert led solutions.
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Jade Hume's Career Journey: From Global Payroll Coordinator to Head of Onboarding

Jade Hume's Career Journey: From Global Payroll Coordinator to Head of Onboarding

Discover Jade Hume’s career journey at activpayroll, from Global Payroll Coordinator to Head of Onboarding, highlighting growth and leadership.
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People, Culture And M&A: activpayroll CFO Joins Lace Partners’ People Agenda Podcast

People, Culture And M&A: activpayroll CFO Joins Lace Partners’ People Agenda Podcast

Andrew Philp, CFO at activpayroll, discusses the critical role of people in M&A on Lace Partners' People Agenda podcast.
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Inside activpayroll: Meet Kimberly Morrison

Inside activpayroll: Meet Kimberly Morrison

Meet Kimberly Morrison, Operations Manager MEA at activpayroll, delivering accurate, compliant global payroll and leading high-performing teams.
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Our Vision for the Future and the Values That Guide Us

Our Vision for the Future and the Values That Guide Us

Discover activpayroll's new vision and values, guiding our commitment to excellence, partnership, and innovation in payroll, tax and mobility solutions.
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Inside activpayroll: Meet Steph Smith

Inside activpayroll: Meet Steph Smith

Meet Steph Smith, Head of Global Mobility at activpayroll, sharing insights on global remote working and supporting compliant international growth.
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Meet the CFO: Driving Growth and Innovation in Malaysia

Meet the CFO: Driving Growth and Innovation in Malaysia

Discover activpayroll's strategic growth in Malaysia under CFO Andrew Philp, highlighting key milestones and advice for global investors.
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Talk to a specialist today and find out how we support the growth of over 500 businesses with a range of activpayroll solutions designed to help your global payroll and people operations succeed.