Fiserv Names Former JPMorgan Payments Chief Takis Georgakopoulos as CEO

Fiserv has announced the appointment of Takis Georgakopoulos as its new Chief Executive Officer and member of the Board of Directors, effective immediately. He succeeds Mike Lyons, who has stepped down to take on the role of CEO at Truist Financial Corporation.

Georgakopoulos joined Fiserv in late 2024 and quickly rose through the leadership ranks, serving as Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer for Technology and Merchant Solutions, and most recently Co-President leading Technology and Merchant Solutions. His appointment signals continuity as the company continues to focus on innovation, merchant solutions, and financial technology growth.

Prior to Fiserv, Georgakopoulos spent more than 17 years at JPMorgan Chase, where he served as Global Head of Payments within the Corporate & Investment Bank. In that role, he oversaw one of the world’s largest payments businesses, managing technology, product development, sales, and operations across global markets. Earlier in his career, he was a partner at McKinsey & Company, advising major financial institutions on strategy and transformation.

As CEO, Georgakopoulos is expected to accelerate Fiserv’s focus on payments innovation, merchant services, digital financial solutions, artificial intelligence, and technology-led growth. The company has reaffirmed its 2026 financial outlook, signaling confidence in its strategic direction despite the leadership transition.

The appointment comes at a pivotal time for the payments industry, with growing demand for digital commerce, embedded finance, AI-driven solutions, and real-time payments. Georgakopoulos’ deep expertise across payments, technology, and financial services positions him to lead Fiserv through its next phase of growth and innovation.