Stergios Tsalis
About Stergios Tsalis
Stergios Tsalis serves as the Global Head of Money Movement and Blockchain Solutions at Nuvei, where he focuses on payouts, BaaS, B2B/B2C, and digital assets. With over 20 years of experience in the fintech and payments industry, he has held various leadership roles across multiple organizations, including Visa and Eurobank.
Work at Nuvei
Stergios Tsalis serves as the Global Head of Money Movement and Blockchain Solutions at Nuvei, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on payouts, Banking as a Service (BaaS), and digital assets, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the fintech sector. His leadership is pivotal in navigating complex money movement solutions across B2B and B2C sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in the payments industry.
Previous Employment Experience
Prior to joining Nuvei, Stergios Tsalis held various positions in the fintech and payments industry. He worked at Cashplus as a Payments Product Manager for 11 months in 2013-2014. He also served as a Digital Programme/Change Manager at Just Group plc from 2016 to 2018. His tenure at Visa included roles as Programme Manager and Head of Acquirer & Originator Enablement, spanning from 2014 to 2021. Additionally, he worked at Eurobank in multiple capacities, including Programme Manager and Senior Product Manager.
Education and Expertise
Stergios Tsalis holds a Master of Science in Internet Computing from Queen Mary University of London and a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science from the University of Greenwich. His educational background complements over 20 years of experience in the fintech and payments industry. He specializes in developing cost-effective strategies and has a strong foundation in compliance, strategy, and P&L management.
Technical Skills and Leadership
Stergios Tsalis possesses a powerful blend of leadership and engineering knowledge in the payments sector. His expertise includes delivering critical, multimillion-dollar programs and developing complex money movement solutions. He has a strong background in both technical and managerial roles, having worked as a Senior Full Stack Developer at Eurobank and NSCglobal early in his career. This combination of skills enables him to effectively lead teams and drive innovation in financial technology.