WSPN Appoints Former Visa President John Partridge to Board of Directors
On August 22nd, digital payment company WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network) announced the appointment of former Visa president John Partridge to the board of directors, with the aim of expanding the US market and driving Web3 payment innovation to create Visa in the Web3 era. Known for its stablecoin product Worldwide USD ("WUSD"), WSPN is committed to building a stablecoin 2.0 payment network to provide users around the world with a safe and efficient digital transaction experience.
Mr. Partridge has over 20 years of experience in the fintech sector, having served as President of Visa Corporation from 2009 to 2013. He led Visa's historic $19 billion IPO and drove its global business growth, significantly increasing transaction throughput on the Visa network, and led the implementation of V.me projects that solidified Visa's leadership in digital payments. In addition, Mr. Partridge is currently Chairperson of Velo Payments, a global fintech company. His addition will help WSPN drive the adoption of the WUSD stablecoin in various ecosystems and scenarios around the world.