Takis Georgakopoulos Takes the Helm at Fiserv
Fiserv has named Takis Georgakopoulos as its Chief Executive Officer, effective 14 June 2026.
He was already inside the building, having joined the payments technology group in late 2024, and stepped up after Mike Lyons left to take the top job at Truist Financial Corporation.
It is an internal promotion, but one with a significant external pedigree behind it.
A career spanning McKinsey, JPMorgan and Fiserv
Before Fiserv, Takis spent years advising major financial institutions as a partner at McKinsey & Company.
He then moved into JPMorgan Chase, where he eventually ran the Global Payments business for the Corporate and Investment Bank, a role that put him across technology, product, sales and operations simultaneously.
He arrived at Fiserv in late 2024 as Executive Vice President.
Within six months he was Chief Operating Officer for Technology and Merchant Solutions. By December 2025, he had been named Co-President.
What changes and what doesn't
Fiserv used the announcement to reaffirm its 2026 financial outlook, with organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted earnings per share of US$8.00 to US$8.30. The message was continuity.
Gordon Nixon, Chairman of the Board, says: "Takis is an exceptional leader whose strategic vision, technical depth and knowledge of our clients have been instrumental since he joined."
Takis says: "The company has leading positions across finance and commerce and the most talented team in the industry. I look forward to working with the board and leadership team as we continue to advance our strategic priorities."
