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Airwallex appoints SVP of brand, communications and partnerships Susan Ho

Australian-founded fintech company Airwallex has appointed Susan Ho as senior vice president of brand, communications and partnerships.

Ho joins after eight years as head of Brunswick’s Hong Kong office. She previously spent 11 years at Standard Chartered Bank, leaving as global head of brand and sponsorships.

Susan Ho will be based in Hong Kong

Ho’s goal at Airwallex is to build the brand’s global reputation and expand the businesses.

“Anyone interested in operating their business better and more efficiently should consider Airwallex. What attracted me to Airwallex was the strength of its products and technology infrastructure, and calibre of the people. I am excited to be part of a team who continues to revolutionise how businesses will use financial services,” Ho said.

Jack Zhang, CEO and co-founder of Airwallex, said: “The world is becoming increasingly digital and current conditions demand that global businesses reassess how they operate, particularly with regards to the kinds of financial services solutions they use.

“Susan’s appointment signals our ambition to strengthen the Airwallex brand and position ourselves to be the preferred financial services platform for clients today and businesses of the future.”

Airwallex was founded in Melbourne, and has offices in Hong Kong, Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Singapore, London, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Bangalore. Ho will be based in the Hong Kong office.

The company recently raised US$160m in series D fundraising.

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