PPRO, the leading local payments platform, has announced the appointment of Michelle Eischeid as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). In her role, Michelle will spearhead PPRO’s global financial strategy, financial planning and operations, and investor relations, as the company continues to scale its platform and expand its international reach.

Michelle brings over two decades of experience across financial leadership roles in global payments, banking technology, and fintech. She most recently served as Interim Group CFO at Planet, where she was also SVP - Commercial Finance and Deputy CFO. There, she led strategic initiatives focused on revenue growth and margin enhancement.

Prior to that, Michelle was in the leadership team at FIS, including Divisional CFO for Wealth Retirement and International Banking & Payments. She managed a $1.5 billion P&L and led global teams across the US, LATAM, Europe, and Asia. Her earlier career includes executive roles at Worldpay, where she oversaw global pricing strategy for the eCommerce business and supported product expansion into new markets.

Michelle’s breadth of experience in financial transformation, commercial optimisation, and business partnering further reinforces PPRO’s commitment to building a scalable, performance-led organisation.

Upon joining PPRO, Michelle Eischeid said, "PPRO is a respected and enviable force at the centre of the local payments ecosystem. I’m looking forward to partnering with Motie and the leadership team as we chart the next phase of PPRO’s growth. I look forward to helping deepen our customer relationships, strengthen our financial operations, and support the business in achieving its global ambitions."

Commenting on Michelle’s appointment, Motie Bring, CEO at PPRO, stated, "Michelle brings an exceptional mix of financial, strategic, and commercial experience to PPRO. Her leadership will be instrumental in helping us scale responsibly while delivering strong value for our customers, partners and investors. We are excited to welcome her to the team."