OMAHA, Neb. & LONDON – (BUSINESS WIRE) – The Strawhecker Group (TSG), a globally recognized analysis, intelligence and consulting firm in the payments industry, has today formed a strategic alliance with the Pan-European Fintech & Payments Advisory Network (TFPA), a network of senior executives focused on payments , fintech and banking services, to expand its global reach. With headquarters on either side of the Atlantic, corporate collaboration will better meet customer needs.
“The value chain for payments is global and borderless, and our offer reflects that. Our alliance with TFPA expands our global footprint and gives our customers access to a group of European-based experts with invaluable fintech experience, says Mike Strawhecker, President of TSG.
“The payment landscape in Europe is challenging, competitive and rapidly evolving. We look forward to working with TSG’s unique expertise to help organizations in the region ensure that they deliver innovation and excellent service to their customers,” said Roger Bracken, founder of TFPA.
The coordinated companies share a uniqueness in that their consultants are proven payment operators instead of career consultants, who have managed payment companies all over the world. Together, the companies have “feet on the street” experience in over 30 countries and geographies, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Russia, China, the EU, Eastern Europe, sub-Saharan Africa and Australia.
This experience, combined with TSG’s proven payment analysis product set and market intelligence, combine to provide a truly best-in-class offering to the global payment community. The combined companies’ credentials include:
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Key management roles at ACI Worldwide, Capgemini, Fiserv, Mastercard Advisors, NCR, PayPal and TSYS
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A customer base consisting of global card networks, the largest financial institutions, the investment community, Fortune 500 companies and new fintech and software players
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Significant upscaling experience at TSYS Europe, MetaBank, Netspend, Lusis and Explor
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Proprietary industry analytics platforms that help clients measure performance, focus strategies and increase revenue
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About Strawhecker Group
Strawhecker Group (TSG) is a globally recognized analytics and consulting firm that supports the entire payment ecosystem, serving over 1,000 customers from Fortune 500 executives to more than a dozen of the world’s most valuable brands. TSG’s strategic services, market information and analysis are merged by industry leaders to provide customers with actionable and accessible information. Please visit www.TheStrawGroup.com.
About TFPA
The Fintech & Payments Advisory Network (TFPA) brings a unique blend of real-world skills, capabilities and experience to assist its customers in Fintech and Payments with commercial growth and strategic consulting. TFPA’s customers rely on the experience the team has gained from leading some of the world’s key players and major industry initiatives over many years to enable them to scale up, deliver change and set the right direction. Please visit www.tfpnet.com
