Current role of the individual within the company and merchant payments ecosystem:
Arthur Bedel is a leading voice in payments and fintech. As the Global Director of Revenue at VGS (formerly Very Good Security), Arthur has leveraged invaluable industry insights and influence toward significant growth milestones. In addition to leading strategic revenue initiatives at VGS, Arthur is a force on LinkedIn, co-founding Connecting the Dots in...Payments with Marcel Van Oost. In 2024, Arthur launched Payments Over Plates, a networking dinner series.
Brief biography of the nominee:
Arthur Bedel is the Global Director of Revenue at VGS, the world leader in payment tokenization, and Co-Founder of Connecting the Dots in Payments…, a media platform covering payment industry trends. Before VGS, Arthur led GTM efforts at Nuvei, enhancing payment strategies for global retailers. He is also involved in many venture capital initiatives, advising early-stage startups on revenue growth. Arthur, a former pro tennis player, splits his time between France and San Francisco.
What differentiates the nominee as the Leader / Influencer in merchant payments?
Arthur is always available to anyone interested in learning more about the payments ecosystem. He has virtually no gatekeepers and is always quick to respond and help connect people - whether on the merchant or service provider side or holding an entry-level or executive position. He is a one-person powerhouse, constantly working to drive the industry forward.