Alla Gancz departs EY for global payments strategy role at technology consultancy Thoughtworks

Alla Gancz has joined technology consultancy, Thoughtworks, as Payments Vertical Leader, based in London.

She was previously at EY, where she served as Partner, UK Payments Consulting Leader.

In a LinkedIn post, she said: "As part of the BFSI leadership team, I’ll be responsible for shaping payments strategy, value proposition, thought leadership, and ecosystem partnerships across the global payments landscape."

"I look forward to supporting our clients on their journeys of growth, innovation and transformation - working with global financial institutions, banks, payment service providers, networks, FinTechs and PayTechs, merchants, and regulators to help navigate complexity and unlock growth."

She added: "I am incredibly excited to collaborate with the talented colleagues at Thoughtworks, whose commitment to excellence, innovation, and purpose driven work truly stands out. I am especially inspired to join a company with such a rich history, deep technology expertise, and a forward looking mission. With over 30 years of experience in technology consulting, Thoughtworks has been at the forefront of digital innovation - blending design, engineering, and AI expertise."

Gancz concluded: "What drew me to Thoughtworks is its unique culture and unwavering commitment to its purpose and people. Thoughtworks is a business that places purpose at the heart of everything we do. Its mission - to create an extraordinary impact on the world through technology - is underpinned by values I deeply admire: Courageous and inclusive culture; Integrity, curiosity, and pursuit of excellence; Empowered, autonomous teams that drive real change. Together, we will shape the future of payments with confidence.  I am grateful for the warm welcome and can’t wait to get started."

2025 RTIH INNOVATION AWARDS

Payments will be a key focus area at the 2025 RTIH Innovation Awards.

The awards, which are now open for entries, celebrate global tech innovation in a fast moving omnichannel world.

Our 2024 hall of fame entrants were revealed during an event which took place at RIBA’s 66 Portland Place HQ in Central London on 21st November, and consisted of a drinks reception, three course meal, and awards ceremony presided over by comedian Lucy Porter.

In his welcome speech, Scott Thompson, Founder and Editor, RTIH, said: “The event is now into its sixth year and what a journey it has been. The awards started life as an online only affair during the Covid outbreak, before launching as a small scale in real life event and growing year on year to the point where we’re now selling out this fine, historic venue.”

He added: “Congratulations to all of our finalists. Many submissions did not make it through to the final stage, and getting to this point is no mean feat. Checkout-free stores, automated supply chains, immersive experiences, on-demand delivery, next generation loyalty offerings, inclusive retail, green technology. We’ve got all the cool stuff covered this evening.”

“But just importantly we’ve got lots of great examples of companies taking innovative tech and making it usable in everyday operations - resulting in more efficiency and profitability in all areas.”

Congratulations to our 2024 winners, and a big thank you to our sponsors, judging panel, the legend that is Lucy Porter, and all those who attended November's gathering. 

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