PayX is a well known specialist global Payments Market Analyst, Consultancy & Nextgen (FinTech) portfolio firm. We are now the trusted advisor to many of the world’s leading payment organisations where we utilise our knowledge and experience to extend their success.

 

Since 1996 PayX has established itself as a thought leader in the international Payments Industry working with many of the top leading payment organisations (such as Banks, Processors, Vendors and FinTech) and the leading Investment Community players (Institutional Banks, Wall Street, Private Equity etc), both covering 5 continents. PayX has a formidable industry brand & reputation built over 20 years+ being trusted for quality delivery every time.

 

FinTech partnering with Banks/Payment Processors to jointly & successfully burst into new markets is now a key PayX Group focused growth competency delivered through our AddVentures Division; involving fast process, culture bridging, excellence in due diligence, portfolio building and marketplace repetitive delivery and efficiencies. This breakout formula enables all parties to win in a way never before possible, proven by the fact AddVentures FinTech partners are often the ones behind the new Neo/Challenger Banks and the most successful industry players.

The PayX Team

Adrian Hausser

CEO

Adrian co-founded PayX International in 1996 and is responsible for leading the company. A results driven international Payments Industry Executive, Group CEO, Market Analyst, Entreprenuer and Investor with over 30 years multi-faceted background in execution around Financial Services.

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Zdenek Houser

COO

Zdenek brings extensive experience to PayX with past roles including International CEO, Management Board President, Cards&Payments/Paytech/Fintech industry leader.
A passionate and enthusiastic to drive change and build a motivational, growth, innovative and entrepreneurial culture across the organization.

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Tamsin Hatzikyriacos

CSO

After more than a decade with the Standard Bank Group, Tamsin joined the expert PayX team in 2024. An experienced consultant, card practitioner and business development lead, with proven track record of building and working in high-performing teams. Tamsin is adept at identifying opportunities and driving delivery.

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Steve Brannan

CBDO

Steve is an experienced business leader. He has extensive experience with creating products, forming partnerships, leading teams and delivering tangible change in the payments industry.

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Sue Collins

CGO

With 30+ years driving commercial strategy, transformation and inclusive leadership, she brings deep payments expertise—trusted by Boards, having led Westpac NZ’s Merchant Acquiring business and guided Tier 1 banks on pricing, governance and margin uplift

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Kevin Coles

Senior Payments Management Consultant

Kevin is an experienced and forward thinking director operating in the payments market the developing fintech and digital arenas as well as the wider commercial retail business growth areas. He brings to PayX expertise in strategy development, P&L management and Business Development with a realistic approach to regulation and compliance and offers distinctive views and guidance to growth, SME and corporate enterprises.

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Suzi Thurston-Semerdak

Chief of Staff

Suzi is an experienced Business Operations and Marketing professional with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry. Has strong marketing skills with experience in Business Process, Payment Systems, E-commerce, Credit Cards, and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).

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