SINGAPORE- Thunes, the Smart Superhighway for moving money globally, announced two strategic executive appointments: Guy Duncan as Chief Technology and Product Officer (CTPO) and Parvinder Bhatia as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). These appointments mark a new growth chapter as Thunes continues to scale its proprietary Direct Global Network and enhance its technological and financial capabilities.
Guy Duncan brings world-class expertise in digital transformation and rapid scaling, having previously served as CTO at fintech unicorn Tide and OVO Energy. He has led BMW’s digital transformation across 64 markets and successfully scaled Tide’s platform from 50,000 to over 1 million members. As CTPO, Guy will lead Thunes’ technology and product functions, building high-velocity teams and deploying AI across the Direct Global Network to address friction in global money movement for Thunes’ Members.
Parvinder Bhatia joins from bunq, Europe’s first AI-powered bank, where he served as CFO, strengthening financial strategy and supporting rapid international expansion. With over 24 years of experience in fintech, private equity, and venture-backed businesses, Parvinder has a strong record of scaling finance organizations, driving operational transformation, and supporting high-growth companies. At Thunes, he will lead the global finance organization and partner with the executive team to support the company’s expansion.
Peter De Caluwe, Co-Founder and CEO of Thunes, said: “As we accelerate Thunes’ growth, I am delighted to welcome Guy and Parvinder. Guy’s AI and engineering expertise will sharpen our competitive edge, while Parvinder’s financial acumen ensures our strategy remains robust during global expansion. Together, they bring the ambition and experience needed to solidify Thunes’ position as a leading global payments network.”
Guy Duncan added: “Thunes is at a fascinating juncture where technology and innovation act as strategic enablers. I am thrilled to join a team that shares my entrepreneurial mindset, focusing on delivering innovative, production-ready AI solutions that solve real customer challenges.”
Parvinder Bhatia stated: “Thunes has built a remarkable foundation for global cross-border payments. I look forward to working with the Board and executive team to guide our next phase of international growth, ensuring our financial strategy remains innovative and robust.”
About Thunes
Thunes is the Smart Superhighway for moving money globally. Its proprietary Direct Global Network enables real-time payments in over 140 countries and more than 90 currencies, connecting 12 billion mobile wallets, stablecoin wallets, and bank accounts, as well as 15 billion cards via 220+ payment methods. For more information, visit: https://www.thunes.com/
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