Edward Ingman

Head of Strategic Partnerships & eCommerce | Finland & Baltics | MBA

Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland

About

Sales | Product & Payments executive | eCommerce | Digital payments | Product strategy Over the past years, I’ve worked at the intersection of: - eCommerce & omnichannel | In-store terminals - strategic partnerships (banks, fintech's, ISVs) - pricing, revenue models & commercial strategy - Building Payment Card brands (Issuing services) from scratch including loyalty programs and added value. - Managed Outbound & Inbound sales teams | KPI:s

Experience

  • Verifone (5 yrs 9 mos)
    • Head of Strategic Partnerships, Head of eCommerce
      Jun 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 2 mos

      As a strategic leader at Verifone Finland, I focus on driving growth by nurturing and seeking new strategic partnerships across the Nordics and Baltics. I collaborate with banks, SaaS companies, web developers, and integration partners to enhance payment solutions and deliver seamless digital experiences. As a member of the Nordic Executive Team, I am dedicated to innovation, market expansion, and delivering value-driven solutions to customers across diverse industries.

    • Head of eCommerce and Partners, Finland
      Nov 2020 - Jun 2024 · 3 yrs 8 mos

      I am responsible for eCommerce and business development at Verifone Finland, focusing on building strong partnerships with payment providers such as Klarna, SveaPay, Fellow Finance, and MobilePay, Visa & MasterCard. My role also involves collaborating with SaaS companies, web shop developers, and integration partners to drive growth and innovation. Additionally, I am a member of the Executive Team.

  • Bambora (3 yrs 2 mos)
    • Head of Office Finland & Strategic Partnerships Nordics
      Mar 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs 9 mos

      I lead the Finnish branch of Worldline (formerly Bambora) and oversee strategic partnerships across the Nordics (Denmark, Sweden, Norway, and Finland). In my role as Key Account Manager for enterprise-level companies, I focus on building and nurturing strong relationships with key partners to drive business growth and deliver tailored solutions that meet the needs of large-scale clients across the region.

    • Head of SMB sales Finland
      Oct 2017 - Feb 2018 · 5 mos

      I have full P&L responsibility for the SME market in Finland, where I drive growth by leading a talented sales team and continuously identifying new opportunities and leads. I focus on optimizing processes, ensuring best practices are followed, and maintaining a results-driven approach to deliver consistent business success in the market.

  • Sales Manager, Digital Sales Unit at Aktia
    Nov 2015 - Oct 2017 · 2 yrs

    Managing one of the largest banking outbound teams in the Nordics was an incredible experience. I led efforts in prospecting key segments, setting KPIs, and implementing new processes while developing solutions for electronic signing in a fast-paced and constantly evolving environment. A highlight of this role was our Digital Sales unit winning the prestigious "Best Contact Center in Finland" award in 2016, based on the EFQM model. This experience honed my skills in team leadership, process optimization, and delivering innovative solutions in a competitive landscape.

  • Aktia ()
    • Product & Operations Manager, Aktia Payment Cards
      May 2012 - Aug 2015 · 3 yrs 4 mos

      As a Product Manager specializing in Card Issuing services for Visa and MasterCard, I was responsible for leading a high-performing Sales Support team and driving product development in various payment issuing solutions. My role focused on ensuring the seamless delivery of flawless processes across the business. I managed key products, including MasterCard World Elite, Visa Platinum, and MasterCard PrePaid cards, while consistently striving to enhance product offerings and optimize customer experiences.

    • Financial advisor, Aktia Pankki Oyj
      Aug 2010 - Apr 2012 · 1 yr 9 mos

      As a Financial advisor at Aktia HQ I helped private customers in lending, investments and incuranses to mention a few products from the offer portfolio. The job was highly sales and kpi driven.

  • Aktia Fund Management at Aktia
    May 2008 - Jun 2009 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Investment tasks on behalf of Aktia Asset management. Accounting of Aktia Funds.