Thunes, the fintech often dubbed the “Smart Superhighway” for moving money worldwide, has promoted Chloé Mayenobe to Deputy CEO. Previously President and COO, Mayenobe will now oversee Thunes’ enterprise roadmap, covering network expansion, M&A, product development, technology, marketing, sales operations, and global operations.

Reporting to Co-Founder and CEO Peter De Caluwe, Mayenobe’s appointment signals a sharpening of operational leadership as Thunes pursues aggressive global growth.

From Hypergrowth to Global Scale

Mayenobe brings over 15 years of fintech and multinational experience, including leadership roles at Solaris Group, Natixis Payments, and Ingenico Group. Her track record includes managing P&Ls over €400M and contributing to significant enterprise value growth, including a 12x market cap increase at Ingenico.

Since joining Thunes in 2023, she has played a pivotal role in professionalising governance, securing U.S. licensing across all 50 states, and supporting the closure of the company’s $150M Series D funding round.

“Chloé is more than an operational leader; she is a strategic visionary who understands how to turn ambition into enterprise value,” said De Caluwe. “With Chloé fine-tuning the high-performance engine of our day-to-day operations, I am focused on the road ahead, steering our strategic vision and cementing Thunes as the world’s definitive global payment infrastructure.”

Driving Operational Rigor Meets Strategic Ambition

In her new role, Mayenobe will focus on leveraging Thunes’ global network to unlock new revenue streams, integrate predictive intelligence into decision-making, and ensure operational excellence translates to client success.

“I am honoured to step into the Deputy CEO role,” said Mayenobe. “Thunes is at a pivotal moment where operational rigour must meet aggressive strategic expansion. Together, we aim to build a financial ecosystem that is not only efficient but transformative for the global economy.”

Implications for the FinTech Market

Thunes’ move reflects a broader trend among cross-border fintechs: scaling operations with strong leadership while expanding global payments networks. With Mayenobe at the helm of execution, Thunes is positioning itself to compete more aggressively with established payment giants and emerging fintech challengers.