European CEO Awards 2024 named the best CEO in the fintech industry
Summary
With their help, a business in any field can launch its card program in the shortest possible time with minimal costs and without finding additional highly qualified staff. Corporate symbols on payment means and in the mobile application help to make the brand more recognisable and significantly increase its status among competitors. Senior executives in 28 European countries subscribe to the publication and receive quarterly in-depth analyses, strategies and recommendations to help them make qualified business decisions. Under the leadership of Mr. Astafjev, Wallester became an official partner and principal member of the Visa payment system in 2018 and, in 2023, was ranked among the top 3 best financial institutions in Estonia. A quote from Mr. Astafjev from a recent interview: “In an increasingly competitive financial technology environment, the difference between success and failure often depends on one crucial element: the quality of customer service.” This increased focus on customer satisfaction became the lever that helped Wallester to take a leading position in the fintech industry, and Astafjev himself to receive a well-deserved award.