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Jack Zhang, CEO of Airwallex - A $5.5 Billion Powerhouse Solving Global Payments for Companies

Apr 9, 2024
Jack Zhang, CEO & Co-Founder of Airwallex, a $5.5 billion powerhouse, discusses investing in a coffee shop leading to a global payments network, prioritizing leaders with tech skills, AI impact in finance, AI-powered financial fraud risks, and partnering with nearly 100 banks worldwide.
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  • Airwallex CEO Jack Zhang leveraged a background in FX trading and engineering to create a global payments network eliminating intermediary banks, accelerating transactions and reducing fees.
  • Airwallex prioritizes leaders with strong technical skills and communication abilities, fostering a culture of multifaceted expertise and customer-centricity within the workforce.

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Multi-Industry Experience Leading to Airwall's Inception

Jack Zhang, CEO of Air Walks, founded the company after identifying challenges in international payments while running a coffee business. His background in FX trading and engineering, along with a deep understanding of correspondent banking systems, led him to envision a global payments network that eliminates intermediary banks, reduces fees, and enhances efficiency. By connecting with local clearance systems worldwide, Air Walks processes over $7 billion in monthly transactions in real-time, anticipating to reach 80% of transactions this year.

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