COMPANY
OUR STORY
We started Connective Payments in 2014 because of our joint passion for payments and helping companies in the payments value chain create value for their business. We are “Connective” because we bring together the right expertise to help our customers grow and we leverage our network to help shape alliances and create fruitful customer and vendor relationships.
We are pleased to see that our approach of co-creation is working well to bring success to the organizations we serve. We act as team players and we leverage our industry knowledge within our customer’s team.
The story of Connective Payments is still evolving rapidly as we venture deeper into the payments value chain and use our expertise to help scale-ups grow and steer them in the right direction, as well as allowing established names to excel at operations and improve profitability and customer satisfaction.
Team
We are Connective Payments, Value Creators in Payments
As a strategy advisor, my goal is to make your business more successful. With an academic background in business management of IT and payments related organizations, I enable growth by leveraging my payments expertise and professional network. I have succesfully achieved growth and held executive board positions at various payments companies such as Equens, Docdata Payments, European Merchant Services and served as a strategy consultant at Arvato, PostNL, Eurogiro and PaySquare. I am specialized in strategic partnerships, growth strategy and business
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Growth Enabler | Managing partner
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I experienced the true Connective Payments value of knowledge, expertise and network to make a business more successful, from a client perspective. My working relation with them was so professional and fruitful, that I decided to join this group of talented experts. I brought with me the strength to connect people from various backgrounds and disciplines in the field of Sales, IT and Operations. My experience lies in strategic analysis, planning & design of projects, leading to execution.
Throughout my career, I have managed small professional teams as well as large international multicultural teams. My view is innovative and non-conformist, enlightened by an international track record in a broad spectrum of operational, financial and project activities. My work always results in practical solutions with client’s needs as top priority.
Partner, PSD2 lead & Compliance
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After having worked at various leading companies in the banking and payments sector, I decided to join Connective Payments as an Associate Partner because of the shared in-depth knowledge of the payment profession, the no-nonsense mentality and the strong motivation to help customers define – and realize – their strategy.
Leveraging more than 30 years of extensive experience in various (interim) management, supervisory and executive positions at banks and payments service providers, I have gained a deep understanding of the complex interrelationships of the payments ecosystem, where business, technology and legal knowledge converge. It is my passion to help companies make the right strategic decisions and to structure and grow their payments business. During my career I have deepened my skills in collaboration and stakeholder management, capabilities that are particularly important in, for example, a dynamic family business environment. Dealing with ever-changing compliance laws and regulations and managing relationships with regulators are part of my professional DNA.
Sr payment board advisor | Interim manager
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I am a senior consultant with more than 10 years of international consulting experience in banks and other financial institutions. My expertise extends from analysis of new markets and products, go-to-market planning to Target Operating Model design. I recently applied this knowledge in processes related to optimizing the cash value chain. I will focus on further enhancing the Connective Payments approach on payments projects and will dive into specific topics like card acceptance and go-to-market strategies.
Senior Consultant
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I bring over 15 years of extensive experience as a project manager and consultant in the banking and payments industry. Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a proven track record for translating strategies and business concepts into tangible results, effectively bridging the gap between business and technology, while navigating regulatory and operational landscapes.
My strength lies in combining good consultancy skills with strong management skills. I believe project success should be based co-creating and cooperating with my clients, I can provide expertise, but the goal is to land the project within the client’s organization. I advocate for long-term success through client collaboration, stakeholder involvement, and investing in knowledge and talent growth.
Besides my role as a manager at Connective Payments, facilitating the internal growth of the Connective Payments organization, I’m also available for project management and consultancy roles, particularly on complex projects at the intersection of business, IT, and compliance, where in-depth content knowledge is crucial.
Manager
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Hi there! I’m Boycke, the Partnership Manager at Connective Payments. With a rich background in Consulting and Recruitment, I am passionate about building, maintaining, and growing strategic relationships with our partners. My goal is to ensure mutual value and align these partnerships with our company’s growth strategy to create sustainable success for both parties.
To achieve this, I leverage my strong communication, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills, along with my deep understanding of the financial services industry. My problem-solving capabilities and strategic mindset enable me to identify new opportunities and deliver actionable, tangible solutions that drive business growth.
As a Partnership Manager, I play a crucial role in driving the growth and expansion of Connective Payments, strengthening our market position, and increasing our overall impact.
If you’re interested in exploring new opportunities together, feel free to reach out via a DM or at Boycke.Houwen@connectivepayments.com. I look forward to connecting with you!
Partnership Manager
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As a senior project manager and consultant in the Payments industry, I have contributed to the development of new payment- and acquiring services for several organizations. During this period, I gained a deep understanding of the payments industry and built up an extensive network of relationships.
Clients trust me with translating their business needs into valuable and innovative solutions. Consequently, I will also take responsibility to implement these recommended solutions. During implementation I will emphasize on acceptation by the organization.
Personal style: thorough analyses combined with an eye for the big picture. At ease in complex environments. Self-starter with independent mind. Focusing on feasible solutions with sufficient internal support, organizationally sensitive and good stakeholder management.
Read the interview with Frits here.
Projects & Implementation
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Educated as an Industrial Engineer at the University of Eindhoven. Graduated on the Management of Innovation Processes.
A topic which has kept my attention ever since I started my career as a Management Consultant at KLM Royal Dutch Airlines.
A position as Product Manager at Equens later on, was my introduction to the payments industry. I loved it but wanted to do more than supporting the Equens proposition. So, I positioned myself as an independent contractor. Now working with the Connective Payments Team.
Clients value my abilities to design and implement new services and processes. Not only on the supply side of the payments arena with companies such as Equens, ING, Credit Agricole, VISA and van Lanschot Bank. Also, on the demand side with Landal Greenparks, Holland Casino and KPN. Enhancing customer experiences, lower the cost of processes and getting a better grip on risks.
Business consultant
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I am responsible for the Connective Payments community; from arranging up to date profiles of our associates, to planning introductory meetings with our clients if there are interesting opportunities. Hopefully followed with the arranging of agreements between all parties. As a contact person for both associate and client regarding new opportunities, changes in profile, availability, agreements and so on I look forward to hearing from you.
In addition to managing the community I take care of the administration of sending, receiving and paying invoices. Please reach out to me in case of any financial question.
I like to co-create and implement. Having worked for 30+ years in the payments industry, I have gained a deep expertise and an intensive international network. I worked in several roles at multiple companies of various sizes, as an individual as well as a team leader, both as employee and contractor, on the business as well as IT side, or in between.
I am result driven, perseverant, pragmatic, with a good sense of humour, strong communication skills, a sense of political environments, and always eager to learn. I am therefore able to create / co-create value and to implement new functionalities / product propositions. Working for Connective Payments with business partners who share the same values but different expertise, is absolutely great.
In my spare time, I enjoy listening to music (visit pinkpop.nl!), watching soccer, traveling, dining in a good restaurant, and spending time with my family.
Read an interview with Peter here.
Co-Creator & Implementer
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In more than a decade of experience in the financial sector (Payments, PSP’s) i have covered multiple roles varying from general management to leading the disciplines of Compliance, Risk and Security and implementing PCI-DSS solutions.
My expertise is successfully obtaining PSD2 permits and implementing Risk & Compliance frameworks.
Given my experience i can translate and implement legislation and requirements proportionally, innovative and fit to the specific type of organization.
This type of implementation will optimize cost and lead times, ensure acceptance in the organization and is effective to enable your business and growth.
My clients recognize me as knowledgeable, result oriented and business aware. My personal driver is to add value and broaden my experience.
Compliance & Risk Management
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I am an experienced director in the field of financial institutions and often work as a director but also as a Business Architect specialized in payment systems. My strength lies in the combination of knowledge in Regulatory, IT and Business areas, which I have acquired over the past 25+ years in many industries in both IT and management fields. I am available as an interim director and supervisory director at Payment and Electronic Money Institutions. I also like to take on greenfield or large renovation projects as a Business Architect or Program / Interim Manager.
I joined Connective Payments as an associate, assisting in multiple projects and roles. I bring 15 years of executive experience to the table at various financial institutions. In this role I always state that you can only act as an executive 20-40% of your time; for the rest you have to work like anyone else. In that light I developed myself in the areas of IT, Regulatory and Business. I act as a trusted advisor, business architect or Project Manager in the Retail Payments space with a preference for greenfield or large renovation projects. Next to projects I am also available as Interim or Supervisory board director at Payment and Electronic Money Institutes.
Business Architecture, Retail Payments, Regulatory, (Interim) director & program manager.
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Consultant card & payment products
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WE ARE HIRING: CONSULTANTS
Are you graduated with a HBO or university degree, or an experienced consultant and would you like to develop further in the field of compliance or business consultancy Payments? Then you are in the right place!
We are looking for ambitious Consultancy professionals with a passion for further growth and development as a consultant in the world of Payments and FinTech.
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OUR PROMISE
Network
Expertise
We focus on the fast-changing and critical role of payments in business, with an eye on the latest industry innovations. We are keen on details, while at the same time keeping a holistic view on the payments value chain.
Agile
We have an agile mindset. This results in our practical solutions, way of working and thinking. An agile approach can save time, money and professionals on a project.