Spenda Ltd (ASX:SPX) has appointed a seasoned payments consultant David Laird as a non-executive and independent director as the company gears up for its transformation into an industry leader.
With more than 25 years of experience in the field, Laird is known for his expertise in developing and deploying cutting-edge technology to resolve complex client problems.
"A welcome addition"
“David is a payments guru and a very welcome addition to the Spenda board,” company chairman Peter Richards said.
“David brings international and domestic banking and payments experience to our team.
“I am looking forward to working with him and learning from his many years of experience.
“David’s appointment is part of our strategy to scale our business and transform it to an industry leader.”
Varied roles
Laird’s career trajectory includes transformative roles as an institutional banker, where he spearheaded ground-breaking solutions for government entities and some of Australia's largest corporations.
His multi-faceted experience extends to commercial, legal and technical negotiations, making him a well-rounded addition to the Spenda team.
Laird has previously consulted for Australia’s largest ticketing agency, Australia’s largest toll road operator, federal government departments, private health insurance funds and Australia’s premier sporting stadium.
He is also the foundation team member and shareholder of DataMesh, the fintech company that developed and certified a cloud-based Merchant Acquiring switch and proprietary android EFTPOS terminal software currently being deployed to the market.
As an independent consultant, Laird advises on the full spectrum of transaction banking, including payments (inward and outward) and liquidity management for major enterprises requiring specialist advice and knowledge.
His academic credentials are equally noteworthy, with a degree in eCommerce and having previously lectured on information systems for business at Deakin University's Faculty of Business and Law and contributing to their MBA/MPA programs.
About the company
Spenda supplies industries with a broad range of B2B payment services, digital trading software and integrated solutions.
Its goal is to convert electronic funds transfer (EFT) payments to card payments utilising Business Payments Solution Provider (BPSP) engagement, alongside its payments collaboration framework.
Its competitive advantage delivers customers end-to-end e-invoicing integration, rapid ordering, digital trust and automated reconciliation.