The Payments Association appoints Banymandhub
13 May 2026 UK
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The Payments Association, a trade body representing over 250 member organisations in the financial services sector, has appointed Emma Banymandhub as CEO.
Banymandhub received the unanimous support of the group’s board to lead the association’s next phase of growth including as it sets its sights on international expansion.
She previously served as the association's chief operating officer during a time which saw it triple its headcount.
With over 17 years’ experience in scaling events and building industry communities, Banymandhub has advised or led nearly two dozen organisations to strengthen their commercial performance.
Her mandate will be to export The Payments Association’s model to international markets while maintaining its influence on UK business success and domestic policy in payments.
She is also committed to continuing the association’s influencing work on behalf of its members.
Alison Jackson, CEO of Nineteen Group, says: “We’re so excited to see how Emma leads the group in its next chapter of international growth. We’re confident she can further enhance this strong and highly respected platform, and create a robust foundation for future growth.
Tony Craddock, founder of The Payments Association, notes: “I have every confidence that her appointment marks the start of a more influential, more international and more powerful force for good in the payments industry.”
Banymandhub, adds: “I’m honoured to lead The Payments Association into its next phase of growth, with a clear focus on strengthening our global presence while deepening the sense of community that sits at the heart of our industry.”
Banymandhub received the unanimous support of the group’s board to lead the association’s next phase of growth including as it sets its sights on international expansion.
She previously served as the association's chief operating officer during a time which saw it triple its headcount.
With over 17 years’ experience in scaling events and building industry communities, Banymandhub has advised or led nearly two dozen organisations to strengthen their commercial performance.
Her mandate will be to export The Payments Association’s model to international markets while maintaining its influence on UK business success and domestic policy in payments.
She is also committed to continuing the association’s influencing work on behalf of its members.
Alison Jackson, CEO of Nineteen Group, says: “We’re so excited to see how Emma leads the group in its next chapter of international growth. We’re confident she can further enhance this strong and highly respected platform, and create a robust foundation for future growth.
Tony Craddock, founder of The Payments Association, notes: “I have every confidence that her appointment marks the start of a more influential, more international and more powerful force for good in the payments industry.”
Banymandhub, adds: “I’m honoured to lead The Payments Association into its next phase of growth, with a clear focus on strengthening our global presence while deepening the sense of community that sits at the heart of our industry.”
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