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Ligia Stefanescu

Thunes, Head of Treasury Collection

Speaker Bio

A seasoned financial executive and treasury expert with over 19 years of experience in payments, liquidity management, risk assessment, and financial operations, across leading financial institutions, fintech, banking, and multinational corporations. 


With a strong background in driving strategic planning, liquidity management, operational efficiency, and digital payments, played a pivotal role in scaling fintech and payment solutions on a global scale, optimizing treasury functions, streamlining global cash flow, and driving digital transformation in financial services.


As Head of Treasury – Collections at Thunes, I am leading the global cash and liquidity management, ensuring efficient fund flows across 80+ countries, executing FX transactions across G10 and emerging market currencies, and ensuring compliance with evolving financial regulations. 


Prior to joining Thunes, held leadership roles at Worldline Financial Services, Japan Tobacco International, and Garanti BBVA, focusing on liquidity management, financial risk assessment, cash flow optimization, and innovative payment solutions.


A strong advocate for digital payments, financial innovation and inclusion, passionate about leveraging blockchain, digital payments, and fintech partnerships to create more accessible, secure, and efficient financial ecosystems worldwide.