Leading payment technology and prepaid card provider, Tuxedo Money Solutions, has appointed Leanne Meech as Client Relationship Manager for its clients in the consumer payments sector.

Leanne joins the company with nine years’ experience working within the payments sector.  She previously worked for leading financial provider MBNA as a relationship manager where she worked closely with American Airlines, Etihad and United Airlines, developing her expertise.

In her new position at Tuxedo, Leanne will be responsible for the commercial management of a number of existing partnerships, including AA, Valour Money, Grouptrader and Endsleigh Insurance. Her key objective is to work with clients to develop and execute product and marketing plans, in order to maximise programme growth opportunities.

Leanne will also liaise with prospective and new clients within the payments sector to agree new partnerships and bespoke programmes. She will report into Rory Jackson, Head of Partnerships at Tuxedo.

The appointments add to a successful year for the payment technology provider. Tuxedo has recruited a number of new employees in locations around the world including the United States, Dubai, Germany and Australia, to support the company’s rapid expansion and plans for further international growth.

Rory Jackson commented: “We are delighted to welcome Leanne to the business. Her appointment comes at an incredibly exciting time as we look to grow internationally and her expertise and skills in the payments sector will be invaluable in developing our existing client relationships and securing new partners.

“At Tuxedo, we are passionate about delivering cost savings and driving additional revenue for all of our clients. Our team works closely with clients to provide payment technology and solutions to match their requirements, offering bespoke packages to improve brand recognition, customer loyalty, maximise revenue, drive cost savings and reach new market segments. We are investing heavily in the team in order to deliver the best possible service to our clients and the recruitment drive is set to continue for the remainder of 2015.”

Leanne added: “I am thrilled to be joining the team at Tuxedo Money Solutions, as the company boasts an impressive portfolio of clients across a wide range of sectors. The consumer payments sector is an area I’ve been extremely integrated in, and I’m excited to continue driving forward the company’s growth agenda.”