Western Union has announced the appointment of Vince Tallent as Senior Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific.

Tallent joins Western Union from tiqmo, an innovative fintech app in Saudi Arabia that serves customers across the Middle East and North Africa. He joined tiqmo initially as Group COO and CFO, ultimately becoming CEO in 2022.

Prior to tiqmo, Tallent held senior leadership positions at top fintech and TMT companies in Asia Pacific, the Middle East, and Europe where he led transformational strategies that drove growth and innovation.

“Vince’s leadership and diverse experience in scaling technology-driven financial services will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our position in Asia Pacific,” said Giovanni Angelini, Western Union’s President for Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific. “His proven track record in driving operational excellence and business growth will help us tap into the region’s dynamic market potential, expand our offerings, and deliver innovative solutions to our customers.”

“I’m delighted to join Western Union at such a pivotal time for the company,” said Vince Tallent. “This is an exciting opportunity to build on Western Union’s growth momentum in the region by delivering customer-centric, innovative solutions that empower individuals as they send and receive money, ultimately making financial services accessible for all.”

Vince Tallent holds an MBA in Advanced Finance & Corporate Strategy from Kingston University, London, where he was also awarded an Honorary Doctorate for his outstanding contributions to business, entrepreneurship, and philanthropy. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) in London.