Thunes Bolsters Leadership with AI and Finance Executives to Fuel Global Expansion

Event summary

  • Thunes appointed Guy Duncan as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) and Parvinder Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) on March 12, 2026.
  • Duncan previously served as CTO at Tide and OVO Energy, specializing in digital transformation and scaling global platforms.
  • Bhatia joins from bunq, where he strengthened financial strategy and supported international expansion.
  • Thunes' Direct Global Network connects to over 12 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets, and bank accounts worldwide.

The big picture

Thunes' strategic appointments come as the company seeks to sharpen its technological edge and financial strategy amid rapid global expansion. The moves reflect a broader industry trend of fintech firms leveraging AI and high-scale engineering to enhance cross-border payment infrastructure. With a network connecting over 12 billion wallets and 15 billion cards, Thunes is positioning itself to capitalize on the growing demand for real-time, global payment solutions.

What we're watching

AI Integration
How Thunes will deploy AI across its Direct Global Network to reduce friction in global money movement.
Global Scaling
Whether the new leadership can sustain the pace of international expansion and financial strategy innovation.
Competitive Edge
The impact of Duncan's and Bhatia's expertise on Thunes' position as a leading global payments infrastructure network.

Related topics

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