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Lena Hackelöer

Founder & CEO at Brite Payments

Lena Hackelöer has a diverse work experience within the fintech industry. Lena is the founder and CEO of Brite Payments, a fast-growing challenger in the European payment space that utilizes open banking technology to process instant payments and payouts across Europe. Lena also served as the CEO of Qliro Financial Services, a consumer fintech company catering to millions of active customers in the Nordics. Prior to that, they held the position of Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Qliro, responsible for product development and marketing. Lena worked at Klarna, where they held various roles such as Director Marketing and Vice President Merchant Growth and Online Sales. Lena has expertise in B2B and international marketing, as well as experience in leading multinational teams.

Lena Hackelöer has a strong educational background. Lena pursued their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Applied Literary Sciences, Business Administration, and Journalism from TU Dortmund University, a reputable institution, starting in 2003 and completing it in 2008. Additionally, Lena participated in a study program at Oglethorpe University in 2004-2005 as part of their studies at Dortmund University.

Continuing their academic journey, Lena went on to complete their Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Marketing & Management at BI Norwegian Business School from 2008 to 2010. During this time, they also obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in International Business from ESCP Business School in Paris from 2009 to 2010, demonstrating their commitment to a comprehensive education in their field of interest.

Furthermore, Lena Hackelöer extended their professional qualifications by obtaining a certification as a Certified Board Professional from Michaël Berglund Board Value in October 2022. This certification adds the latest expertise to their profile, showcasing their dedication to continuous learning and professional growth.

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Stockholm, Sweden

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Brite Payments

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The Briter way to pay and get paid. Founded in Stockholm by leaders within the FinTech industry, Brite Payments is the Briter way to pay and be paid. The third fastest growing fintech company in Sweden in 2022 with year-over-year growth of 507% from last year. Brite Payments is a leading Open Banking-powered Account to Account (A2A) payment provider of instant payments and instant payouts. With its technology built on Open Banking, Brite Payments provides a superior transaction experience for consumers and a risk-free payment process for merchants. Driven by innovation We’re not just proud of our technology and products, we’re proud of the opportunities they unlock for customers. Consumer-obsessed Everything we do is a work in progress. We’re always looking for ways to make the very best customer payment experience even better. Made with care Our proprietary platform is the best in the industry. We believe a positive payment experience begins and ends with consumers’ financial security in mind. Working at Brite Payments? Want to apply for a job at Brite Payments? Visit our career site: https://careers.britepayments.com/. The fine print We’re a fully licensed Payment Institution (according to PSD 2007/64/EG) supervised by the Swedish Financial Supervisory Authority. More conversions, returning customers, and revenue. Less fraud, chargebacks, and middlemen. Now that’s a Brite idea.


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Stockholm, Sweden

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51-200

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