Judges
We have brought together a broad spectrum of independent experts, who either specialise in a particular field, or who have experience and insight into different aspects of the industry. A selection of the judges will review and score all the qualifying entries and compile a short-list and an overall winner from each category.
All judges of The Prepaid Awards are bound by a Code of Conduct covering confidentiality, conflicts of interest and contact with entrants. The judges’ decision is final and there will be no opportunity for appeal, discussion or correspondence.
The judges will rely exclusively on the information provided by the Award entrant. Our judges will be looking to see how the programme/product has been a success against the objectives, taking into account how it stands out from the rest of the market. Entries will also be judged on creativity and how clear and concise the entry is. Judges will also have the right to make nominations, except those in any way connected with their own organisation, that they believe are relevant and missing from the available judging selection.
Roger Alexander
Chair of the Judges
Roger is currently Chairman of Greenings International as well as having a portfolio of Non Executive and Advisory Board roles for companies in the USA, Denmark and the UK. He had a long and successful career at Barclays and in his last 2 executive roles was CEO at S2 (aka Switch) and President of Elavon Merchant at Services (Europe). He was a Non Executive at PrePay Technologies for 7 years prior to the sale to Accor. 
Dave Hunter
Chief Executive Officer, Ukash
David Hunter became the Chief Executive of Ukash, the global e-money network that enables consumers to use cash safely online, in 2011. David has extensive experience in the Prepaid and Electronic Money industries and champions Prepaid Commerce. Ukash was recently awarded a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category as a result of its geographical and financial growth and is the proud headline sponsor of the Prepaid Awards 2011. 
Steve Bradbery
Director at Ceridian Stored Value Solutions
Steve Bradbery is Director, Business Innovation at Ceridian Stored Value Solutions. He has worked in the Payments Industry for over 20 years with experience in both Closed and Open Loop systems. He leads the Ceridian SVS Account Management team in helping customers maximise Gift Card sales through multi-channel strategies and in driving customer behaviour by using targeted promotions 
Gary Palmer
President of Wave Crest Holdings
Gary Palmer joined Wave Crest Holdings as President in 2010, expanding his role from a founding investor and director. Wave Crest has developed a stand-alone program management platform with specialized tools for the entire prepaid value chain. Wave Crest is also a licensed e-money institution and is a principal member of Visa and MasterCard. He’s also the Executive Chairman of Adaptive Payments, the President of Funderdome, a director at the Center for Financial Services Innovation and serves on the advisory board of Commercial Payments International. 
Lan Tu
General Manager and Vice President for American Express Global Payment Options, EMEA.
Lan is responsible for the growth and development of the strategic Payment Options business in EMEA, and is leading American Express’ initiatives in the prepaid market across this region. Additionally, Lan is building strategic partnerships with leading players across a variety of industries, including mobile, to create payment opportunities for American Express. Lan is a member of the American Express European Governance Board and Director of American Express Payment Services Ltd.
Greg Sheppard
Head of Business Development, Prepaid Centre of Excellence, Visa Europe
Greg Sheppard is Head of Business Development within the Prepaid Centre of Excellence at Visa Europe, responsible for defining and executing the prepaid strategy and setting the agenda for all Visa prepaid activities. He is also responsible for marketing communications, the commercialisation of prepaid and has been closely involved in the recent implementation of the 2nd e-money directive. He is a frequent organiser and speaker at prepaid conferences and events.
Matthew Lanford
Vice President/Senior Business Leader with the Global Prepaid Product & Solutions Group of MasterCard Worldwide and the Prepaid Product Lead for Europe.
Matthew Lanford has regional responsibility for innovation, product development, go-to-market strategy and commercialization of the MasterCard prepaid portfolio of products. Previously based in the US, Mr. Lanford successfully managed MasterCard’s commercial prepaid strategy and suite of prepaid healthcare solutions, including the development and implementation of innovative initiatives such as real-time substantiation of healthcare purchases on MasterCard prepaid cards. 
Alastair Graham
Managing Director of 5 grams of plastic
Alastair heads up 5 grams of plastic, a company providing a range of marketing services across the prepaid industry. He specialises in market entry strategies and brand building. Alastair has worked in emerging markets/sectors for 20 years, and has played a pivotal role in the launch and establishment of a number of companies in the UK. 
Alistair Gordon
Managing Director of ValuAccess
Alistair Gordon is the founder and Managing Director of ValuAccess, an Asian closed-loop GiftCard programme provider operating in 5 countries across Asia. Based out of Hong Kong, Alistair has previously established and/or operated companies in Asia, US and UK delivering transaction based services to consumers covering telecoms, affinity marketing, loyalty and telematics. 
Annich McIntosh
Managing Editor, C & M Publications
Barry Forbes
Independent Payment Systems Consultant
Barry's Payment Systems career spans more than 30 years, across IT, operations, product development and consulting, with views including the banking, retail, transport and mobile industries. Within the banking industry in South Africa he has developed and managed a range of EFT and Card products, and ran Mondex SA and the SA eMoney Origination Company. 
Doug Bausch
Payments Industry Consultant
Doug Bausch's 25 plus years in the Payments Industry include sales, marketing and product development leadership most recently as the Vice President of Brand Standards at MasterCard Worldwide. His extensive work in the prepaid field has given him the opportunity to connect with the leaders of the prepaid industry and to have helped bring to market some of the world's most successful programmes. 
Ken Howes
Independent Consultant
Ken Howes is an independent consultant and strategic advisor. He retired as a Director of Edgar, Dunn & Company (EDC), at the end of 2009. Within EDC, Ken led high profile and leading edge assignments for blue chip organisations in many countries throughout the world and was at the forefront of new developments in the payments industry, including prepaid, for three decades. 
Robert Courtneidge
Global Head of Cards and Payments, Salans
Robert is one of the small group of prepaid pioneers outside the USA having helped set up APS with Rich Wagner which started the prepaid revolution. His clients span the world and are a mix of regional and international banks, technology providers and innovators and prepaid programme managers. Robert continues to move the industry forward as co-founder of PIF and leading contributions to UKGCVA and Global Prepaid Exchange.
Sue Hando
Managing Director, Prepaid Cards (Australia) Wright Express Australia Pty Ltd
Sue Hando is the Managing Director of the Prepaid Cards (Australia) division of Wright Express Australia Pty Ltd, the leading solution provider for prepaid card and loyalty services in the Australian market. Sue is responsible for the overall operation of the division including strategy, business development, sales, operations and service delivery. Sue is an experienced senior manager in the loyalty and cards industry having held senior management positions at Insurance Australia Group, Westpac and Qantas.
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