Euan heads up the International Payments function globally and has been with activpayroll for over 10 years. From starting as a team of one, he has grown the department to 17 people across the EMEA and APAC regions, ensuring smooth delivery of payments, implementation of payment solutions, and continual process improvement.
- Extensive experience in payroll and payme
nts, combined with nine years in finance and process improvement roles within the oil and gas sector. - Known for maintaining calm under pressure while delivering complex, high-stakes payments across multiple regions.
- Strong expertise in payments operations, reconciliation, and process optimisation.
- Collaborates across the business, interacting daily with payroll, sales, finance, and tech teams.
- Passionate about developing his team, supporting colleagues to grow into senior roles and demonstrating client focus.
Q: What industry trend should organisations keep an eye on?
A: Payments may seem straightforward, but with activpayroll covering numerous countries and industries, the landscape is constantly evolving. The shift towards faster and instant payments, earned wage access, and payments to cards and wallets are key trends organisations should watch.
Q: What’s the most rewarding part of your role?
A: The growth of my team, not just in numbers but personally. I’m proud to see colleagues progress into senior roles from within the department, showcasing their expertise and dedication to client service.
Q: Skills & Approach
A: Euan relies on the ability to stay calm and deliver under pressure every day. Payroll payments are critical and time-sensitive, requiring precision and focus. He believes his approach also influences his team, helping them maintain the same calm and diligence.
There’s a lot going on behind the scenes to deliver our service. From working with banking and payment partners to ensuring robust processes and collaborating across multiple teams, Euan’s day-to-day work is varied – all with the goal of getting money into employees’ accounts accurately and on time.
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