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Merchant Industry Appoints Azadeh Aghajani As Chief Financial Officer and Josh Namia As Chief of Staff

RECENTLY ACQUIREDMar 17, 20263 months ago

Position

Chief of Staff

Company

Merchant Industry

Josh Namia
Long Island CityFinancial ServicesSoftwareFintech

Description

Merchant Industry, now Suede, has announced the appointment of Azadeh Aghajani as Chief Financial Officer and Josh Namia as Chief of Staff to support its growth ambitions. These leadership roles will enhance the company's capabilities across finance and strategy.

Company Information

Company

Merchant Industry

Location

Long Island City, New York, United States

About

Merchant Industry, established in 2007, is a leading nationwide credit card processing service provider. We excel in delivering best-in-class products and exceptional customer service to ISOs and their merchants. Our expertise extends to credit card processing solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries, serving a diverse clientele of over 20,000 merchants and processing an impressive five billion dollars in transactions annually. Trust Merchant Industry to streamline your payment processing needs and discover the path to financial success. Visit merchantindustry.com to learn more about our commitment to simplifying payments and empowering businesses.

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