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Michael Mueller co-founder of pre-paid payment provider – paysafecard has stepped down from his position as Chief Executive. Mueller had served as CEO, of the payment services company since 2005, and had been a core member of the founding team in 2000.
Paysafecard announced that Udo Mueller would now be taking over the role of CEO.
paysafecard is one of the oldest online payment services providers, and one of the first internet payment services to offer igaming product deposit and withdrawal services. The service is operated by the majority of igaming operators as a player payment mechanism.
Michael Mueller commented to igamingbusiness.com, on his departure from the payment provider ‘“After 14 years of building and developing the company, my decision to leave paysafecard has not been an easy one. The company is now entering a new chapter in its history, at a time where continued growth in online payments and new technologies are having a profound impact on what businesses and consumers require when it comes to online transactions.”
Chairman of the paysafecard group and supervisory board, Siegfried Heimgaertner, further commented : “The continuity on the board of paysafecard ensures that the company’s success story will continue, based on ongoing innovation and a deep understanding of the needs of both consumers and merchants.
“I am confident that paysafecard’s position as Europe’s most popular prepaid solution for transacting online will be expertly supported by a great product and a strong and experienced team.”
