Worldline’s Board of Directors has appointed Pierre-Antoine Vacheron as Chief Executive Officer, effective March 1, 2025. He succeeds Marc-Henri Desportes, who served as interim CEO since October 2024. Vacheron brings more than 30 years of experience in the payments, retail, and banking sectors, having previously led payments at Group BPCE and Natixis Payments. At BPCE, he focused on product innovation, technological advancements, and customer service. He also played a key role in transforming Ingenico Group’s business from a hardware-based payments processor to a diversified payment services provider.
As CEO, Vacheron will focus on improving the company’s performance, enhancing the client experience, and strengthening its workforce and corporate culture. The Board expressed appreciation for Desportes’ leadership, recognizing his contributions during the transition period. Wilfried Verstraete, Chairman of the Board, said, “Pierre-Antoine’s passion for technology, commitment to positive transformation, and assured leadership and focus on performance and delivery are invaluable assets. We anticipate that under his leadership, Worldline will strengthen its position as a frontrunner in payment technology and drive sustainable value creation.” In response, Vacheron expressed enthusiasm for his new role, emphasizing his commitment to working closely with the Board, employees, and partners to drive growth and value creation.
