Getnet, a prominent global provider of payment solutions under Santander, has announced the appointment of Juan Franco as its new global CEO. The transition will occur shortly following the resignation of current CEO Kush Saxena, who is stepping down for personal reasons. Saxena will remain with Getnet in an advisory capacity to the board and continue his role as chairman of Getnet's Mexican tech partner MIT.
Juan Franco brings a wealth of experience from his previous position at Canadian fintech company Nuvei, where he served as senior vice president for the Asia-Pacific region over the past two years. Before joining Nuvei, Franco was CEO and co-founder of Paymentez, a leading online payment platform in Latin America that was later acquired by Nuvei. His career also includes senior roles at American companies like VMWare and Salesforce within Latin America. Franco holds a Bachelor in Business Administration from Universidad del Rosario in Colombia.
Kush Saxena's tenure as CEO lasted two and a half years before he decided to step down. In his upcoming advisory role, Saxena will focus on overseeing and advising on future projects and initiatives globally for Getnet.
Juan Franco will be based in Madrid as he assumes his new responsibilities.