Adrian Burgess | Director, Payment Partnerships EMEA, PPRO

Adrian is a seasoned payments strategist with over 14 years of experience navigating the complexities of the global financial ecosystem. Currently serving as Director of Payment Partnerships (EMEA) at PPRO, Adrian leads the commercial and strategic evolution of the region’s most critical payment schemes.

Prior to joining PPRO, Adrian held senior leadership roles at Visa, where he drove strategic growth and managed high-value UK accounts, and Worldpay. His career is defined by a unique ability to translate technical infrastructure into commercial opportunity, helping businesses scale by mastering "the "last mile" of the checkout.

A recognised expert in payments and merchant acceptance, Adrian is at the forefront of the shift toward a fragmented, local-first payment landscape. He holds a degree in Journalism from the University of Lincoln, bringing a narrative-driven approach to complex industry challenges.