Icon Solutions, the creator of Instant Payments Framework (IPF), has appointed Simon Wilson as global software sales director.
Wilson has previously worked at Token, where he was sales director focused on open banking.
Prior to that, Wilson was the business development director at ACI Worldwide, working to establish its instant payments business across Europe and North America.
Wilson has also worked at Misys, FIS, and IBM in global sales roles.
Tom Kelleher, commercial director at Icon Solutions, commented: “We’re delighted to welcome Simon Wilson to Icon at a really exciting time in our growth. He makes a great addition to the Icon team and he will be instrumental in our mission to help our customers deliver instant payments.”
He added: “Wilson extensive knowledge of the financial and technology sectors will be invaluable in helping Icon deliver real value to our customers. We are at the forefront of the global payments evolution and extending our reach via our leading instant payments solution, IPF.”
Commenting on his new role, Wilson, said: “Icon’s product leadership in instant payments and the great work the team have done with IPF are recognised globally. I’m really looking forward to working with so many experts in the field, helping Icon’s clients leverage the opportunities that instant payments offer and continuing to grow the footprint and capability that IPF provides.”
