We’re thrilled to announce that Edgars Valmers has joined Wallester as our new Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) – a move that strengthens our leadership team as we scale our operations across Europe.
A Proven Leader in Fintech and Banking
Edgars brings over a decade of experience in the banking and payments industry, most recently serving in senior executive roles at Magnetiq Bank. During his time there, he led the development of the bank’s acquiring services from the ground up and oversaw complex client relationships as Head of the E-Commerce Department. Later, as a Member of the Management Board, he took on broader responsibilities including customer service, card issuing, credit processes, and marketing.
Wallester CEO and Co-Founder Sergei Astafjev, who has known Edgars for nearly 15 years, commented:
“Edgars is someone I’ve long admired for his integrity, insight, and leadership. His decision to join Wallester marks a major milestone for us both personally and strategically. His experience in building scalable acquiring infrastructure and managing mission-critical partnerships makes him an ideal fit for our next chapter.”
Leading Commercial Strategy from Latvia
As Chief Commercial Officer, Edgars will head up Wallester’s global commercial strategy, including sales, client partnerships, and go-to-market execution. Operating from our Latvian office, he’ll play a central role in expanding our presence in key European markets and deepening strategic collaborations with fintech platforms, enterprises, and financial institutions.
Speaking about his appointment, Edgars said:
“Wallester has built one of the most technically sound and commercially agile platforms in Europe. I’m excited to join at such a high-growth moment, scale our commercial efforts, and help clients bring innovative payment solutions to market — faster and more efficiently.”
Strengthening Our European Momentum
This appointment comes as Wallester continues to expand its virtual and physical card issuing programs and embedded finance platform across the EU and UK. With clients in dozens of countries and a rapidly growing team, we’re focused on changing the fintech industry with a future-ready, API-driven approach to payments.
Edgars’ unique combination of traditional banking knowledge and fintech leadership positions him perfectly to support our mission – helping companies simplify, modernise, and scale their payment operations.
