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TerraPay names ex-Visa Direct head as president
Ruben Salazar Genovez has deep expertise in payments sector
The Asset 20 Feb 2024
Ruben Salazar Genovez
Ruben Salazar Genovez

Global payments infrastructure company TerraPay has appointed Ruben Salazar Genovez, recently the global head of Visa Direct, as president, with responsibility for defining the strategic vision for global expansion and the development of the company’s payments infrastructure and non-card network capabilities.

Leveraging his deep expertise in the payments sector, he will drive the implementation of innovative strategies to further strengthen TerraPay's position in the cross-border money movement and non-traditional payments sector.

As a seasoned veteran of the payments industry with experience at Visa, Citibank, Barclays and Mastercard, Salazar Genovez has established himself as a respected leader in the payments industry. Prior to joining TerraPay, he served as the head of Visa Direct globally where he successfully spearheaded various initiatives contributing to the growth and transformation of Visa's money movement offering.

Ambar Sur, TerraPay founder and CEO, says: “Salazar Genovez's deep knowledge of the payments industry, coupled with his proven track record in driving global growth, will be invaluable as we continue to expand our presence worldwide.”