We are excited to announce the appointment of Steve Delpy as ONE’s new CEO. Steve’s career is built on a remarkable blend of leadership, industry expertise, and a relentless drive to create innovative financial solutions that drive growth across the payments landscape.

As Steve moves into the new role, he will be guided by an experienced leadership team, with support from Founder Andrew Clover, as he transitions into a new role as Executive Chairman.

Andrew comments, “As ONE enters its next growth chapter, we are confident Steve’s commitment and his extensive background will drive our mission forward and unlock new opportunities”.

Why is Steve the right person for the job?

Steve’s journey in the financial sector is defined by a deep understanding of the payments landscape and a proven ability to innovate. ONE’s mission has always been to break down barriers in financial access, creating opportunities for those who have been overlooked by traditional banking systems. Steve’s background, characterised by high-growth achievements, operational excellence, and hands-on leadership, aligns seamlessly with this vision.

With over two decades in financial services, Steve has held pivotal roles that have prepared him to guide ONE’s evolution. His experience as Chief Banking Officer at Paysafe is particularly noteworthy; he managed a global network of banking, payment, and acquiring partners while overseeing treasury and payment operations. This multifaceted role, managing complex flows of funds and safeguarding both customer and company assets, reflects a skill set that will be invaluable as he steers ONE’s growth and ensures the highest standards of security and efficiency.

Prior to Paysafe, Steve served as CEO of UK & Switzerland and led Global Expansions at SumUp, where he achieved significant business growth and led successful expansions into new markets across Europe, LATAM and Asia. His work at SumUp, which encompassed both the payment and banking network, showcased his strength in international growth strategy and operational execution, which are crucial elements as ONE continues to expand and deepen its impact on financial inclusion across global markets.

A problem solver with a vision for innovation

Steve’s approach to leadership is grounded in his engineering background, which began at Ford Motor Company as a car design engineer. He has an innate drive to solve problems and improve systems, a trait that defines his leadership style. As he says, “I am an engineer at heart and love solving problems, figuring out how things work, how to fix them, and make them better. I suppose that’s why I ended up in the fragmented world of payments—there are lots of problems to solve!”

Beyond his work at Paysafe and SumUp, Steve has held senior roles at Earthport, where he delivered the company’s sale to Visa Direct, and at American Express, where he was a part of the European Corporate Payments Executive Team. His experiences have given him a holistic view of the financial ecosystem, and his leadership has been marked by a commitment to creating value while fostering sustainable growth. At Amex, he gained comprehensive experience in finance, operations, data, and growth, all of which he will leverage as he leads ONE forward.

The future of ONE under Steve’s leadership

For Steve, joining ONE represents more than just a new role; it is an opportunity to make a lasting impact in the payments industry. He believes strongly in our aim to provide inclusive solutions for businesses historically underserved by traditional finance.

“I am super excited to join ONE,” Steve shares. “This is a great business with enormous potential. There will be challenges, but solving these together is one of the best, most exciting things … everything is possible, we just need to figure out how!”

Please join us in welcoming Steve Delpy to the ONE team as we look forward to this exciting journey ahead!