11 Globalpayers made waves at the Women in Payments UK–EU Symposium 2026.
With 3 speakers, 7 award nominations, and 2 award wins, it was a great opportunity to showcase our talent and focus on the theme of redefining today, owning tomorrow.
Riley MacDonald, Senior Director - Enterprise Product EMEA, took home the Rising Star Award. She also shared her experiences on the career mobility panel – from relocating to the UK from Canada for our graduate program, to leading an inclusive, global team.
Lara Gunes, Director, Payouts Commercialization, won the Resilience Award, recognizing her outstanding leadership, determination, and impact.
Laurel Wolfe, Executive Lead – Marketing, moderated a standout session on how fintech brands can cut through by being bold, brave, and genuinely creative.
Maria Prados, Executive Lead - SMB GTM Commercialization, joined industry peers to discuss the future of payments, reflecting on the opportunities that have shaped her 12-year journey with our ever-evolving company.
A huge thank you to Women in Payments for hosting this inspiring event. And congratulations to all our speakers, nominees, award winners, and attendees, who are changing the way forward for commerce.
