Australian travel fintech company Mint Payments has appointed Martin Cowley as an independent non-executive Director as Ann Weatherston announced her retirement from the company’s Board of Directors after nine years.
Based in Sydney, Mr Cowley brings a wealth of knowledge from the travel and payments space to the Mint Payments role.
He is currently the Executive Chairman of sports and technology travel companies Travica and eRoam and an Ambassador for Oceania at The World Travel & Tourism Council.
Before moving to Australia, he held executive roles at SWIRE Group and Cathay Pacific Airlines and spent 10 years at Sabre as CEO of Sabre Pacific and Senior Vice President EMEA.
Most recently, Mr Cowley was Interim CEO at Conferma Pay in Manchester.
Mint Payments CEO Alex Teoh said: “The appointment of Martin to the Board brings the next chapter in our payment technology transformation.”
“His considerable experience will not only contribute to our ambitious product roadmap but also our focus on continued growth and corporate governance.”
Mr Cowley said he is delighted to join the Mint Payments Board and support its ambition to be the leading travel payments company in Australia and New Zealand.
Other Board changes
Mint Payments also announced Anne Weatherston’s retirement as a non-executive board director, effective 24 April 2023.
Mr Teoh said Ms Weatherston helped guide the company through notable business and technological transformation during her tenure.
“We are grateful to Anne for her years of service on Mint’s Board and the significant contributions she has made to the innovation and growth that we have undergone.”
Mint Payments counts Flight Centre, Travellers Choice and Helloworld Travel as partners.
To find out more, visit mintpayments.com
