Stockholm – 22 September, 2026 – Brite Payments, a leader in instant bank payments, announced today that it has appointed Mickael Marceau as Senior Vice President – Gaming & Financial Services. Marceau will lead the company’s commercial efforts in gaming and financial services as the company continues to expand across Europe.
Marceau brings nearly two decades of experience in online payments, iGaming, and payment operations. Most recently, he served as Director of Product Growth & Strategy at FDJ UNITED. Prior to that, Marceau spent 11 years at Kindred Group in senior leadership roles, including Director of Payment Solutions and Head of Payments, where he led the company’s payment strategy across global markets. His background also includes significant leadership roles at BetClic Everest Group.
Brite Payments enables instant account-to-account (A2A) payments and payouts, also known as Pay by Bank, by leveraging Europe’s open banking infrastructure. Recognised as one of Sweden’s fastest-growing fintechs and winner of ‘Best Open Banking Initiative’ at the Europe FinTech Awards 2026, Brite Payments is expanding its industry-specific leadership to support its growing European merchant base.
“Having spent years on the operator side, I know firsthand how critical fast, reliable, and frictionless payment experiences are for driving customer acquisition, retention, and operational efficiency,” said Mickael Marceau, SVP – Gaming & Financial Services, Brite Payments. “I’ve watched Brite’s growth up close, and I know how well its products solve real operational challenges for merchants. The company’s team is setting the standard for open banking payments, and I’m excited to jump in and lead our expansion in gaming and financial services.”
“Mickael joins us at a major inflection point for Brite as we expand our coverage and deliver complete instant payment solutions across key European markets,” said Lena Hackelöer, Founder & CEO, Brite Payments. “He brings invaluable operator insights and a deep understanding of what merchants and end-users need from a modern payment provider. Mickael’s experience in optimising high-volume payment ecosystems will be essential as we scale our commercial presence and reinforce Brite’s leadership in open banking payments.”
For more information about Brite Payments, please visit: https://britepayments.com/
About Brite Payments
Founded in 2019, Brite Payments is a European fintech based in Stockholm and a leader in Instant Account-to-Account (A2A) payments. With connections to over 3,800 banks, Brite Payments enables consumers to pay directly from their bank account (also known as Pay by Bank) in real-time.
Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, Brite Payments operates across 27 European markets, utilising local payment rails, open banking, and its own proprietary infrastructure, Brite Instant Payments Network (IPN).
