Visa Appoints Antony Cahill as New CEO for Europe Operations

Visa has announced the appointment of Antony Cahill as its new Regional President and CEO for Europe, pending regulatory approval. Cahill, a seasoned banking and Visa executive, will assume the role in early June, succeeding Charlotte Hogg, who steps down after eight transformative years.

Highlights of the Appointment

1. Leadership Transition Details

• Antony Cahill replaces Charlotte Hogg, who led Visa Europe since 2017.
• Cahill will be based in London and officially take on the role in early June.
• The move follows Hogg’s decision to pursue a new external opportunity.

2. Cahill’s Role and Achievements at Visa

• Currently serves as President of Visa’s Value-Added Services (VAS) since 2023.
• Oversees 200+ global products and solutions that drive client performance.
• Led VAS to become a $9B business with over 20% annual revenue growth.
• Joined Visa in 2018 as Managing Director, later promoted to Deputy CEO for Visa Europe.
• Managed client relationships across 38 European markets during his earlier tenure.

3. Previous Industry Experience

• Served as COO at National Australia Bank (NAB) for eight years.
• Held senior roles at Australia and New Zealand Banking Group (ANZ) for 12 years.

4. Executive Endorsements

• Ryan McInerney, Visa CEO: Praised Charlotte Hogg’s legacy and expressed confidence in Cahill’s leadership and regional expertise.
• Oliver Jenkyn, Group President, Global Markets: Described Cahill as a “high-impact leader” ready to drive growth.
• Debbie Hewitt, Visa Europe Limited Board Chair: Welcomed Cahill’s return and celebrated Hogg’s significant contributions to market expansion in key European regions.