Juan Martinez Compan
About Juan Martinez Compan
Juan Martinez Compan serves as the Managing Director of APIs, Identity, Partnership, and Solution Architects at SWIFT, a position he has held since 2022. He has extensive experience at SWIFT, having previously led teams in various capacities, including Global Head of APIs, Identity & Partnerships and Managing Director for the Americas and UK region.
Current Role at SWIFT
Juan Martinez Compan currently serves as the Managing Director of APIs, Identity, Partnership, and Solution Architects at SWIFT. He has held this position since 2022, working in the United States. In this role, he focuses on leading initiatives related to APIs and identity services, as well as fostering partnerships and architecting solutions that align with SWIFT's strategic goals.
Previous Experience at SWIFT
Juan Martinez Compan has extensive experience at SWIFT, having held several key positions over the years. He served as Managing Director for the America and UK region from 2016 to 2019 in New York. Prior to that, he was the Global Head of APIs, Identity & Partnerships from 2019 to 2022 in the Washington DC Belt area. His earlier roles included Head of SWIFT Iberia from 2006 to 2011 and Key Client Account Manager & Securities and GTB business specialist from 2004 to 2006.
Education and Training
Juan Martinez Compan has a solid educational background. He studied at Colegio Inmaculada Concepción in Alicante and C.E.S.I. Alicante. He also attended UPM and ESIC, where he achieved a Master in Project and Team Management. Additionally, he studied at Vlerick Management School, focusing on Leadership for High Performance. His education has equipped him with the skills necessary for his roles in management and strategy.
Leadership and Strategic Initiatives
Throughout his career at SWIFT, Juan Martinez Compan has been involved in several strategic initiatives. He established and led the Agile APIIC team and was a founding manager of the SWIFTLab. He developed the Customer Access strategy and defined the roadmap for Identity services, incorporating SMPC technologies and zero trust architecture. He also executed the strategy for the new API Platform, focusing on Payments, Trade, and Securities API.
Contributions to SWIFT's Growth
Juan Martinez Compan has played a significant role in expanding SWIFT's market share, particularly in the Iberia region. He built relationships with clients and shareholders, setting a blueprint for growth. He also defined and executed a new Partnership framework at SWIFT, which has contributed to the organization's overall strategic direction and operational success.