Currensea Appoints Enrique Garland As Chief Operating Officer
Currensea has appointed Enrique Garland as Chief Operating Officer as the company continues scaling its co-branded debit card and payments technology platform. Garland brings extensive experience across partnerships, loyalty programmes, and operational leadership, positioning him to support Currensea’s expanding footprint in the UK and Europe.
Before joining Currensea, Garland served as Head of Operations at Dealstack, a platform serving private-equity professionals. His earlier career includes key roles at American Express, Wise, and Affinion Group, where he shaped international loyalty strategies and managed large-scale partnership ecosystems.
With the COO role central to driving operational rigour and commercial execution, Garland’s background aligns with Currensea’s ambitions to accelerate growth while maintaining service quality and partner value. His remit will span operational strategy, partnership enablement, and multi-bank card infrastructure development.
Supporting A quick-Growing Co-Brand Debit Card Strategy
Garland’s appointment comes as Currensea accelerates its expansion in the co-branded debit card sector, an area reshaped by consumer demand for more . His deep understanding of loyalty mechanics across European markets positions him to enhance Currensea’s partner propositions.
The company recently secured a major partnership with Marriott Bonvoy and Mastercard, enabling UK customers to earn loyalty points through two newly . This follows its 2024 debut of Hilton-branded debit cards, signalling increasing momentum in the hospitality rewards sector.
Currensea aims to scale its co-brand ecosystem by offering a low-friction model for brands viewking to engage customers beyond traditional credit-card loyalty programmes. Garland’s structures will assist refine product design, partner activation, and consumer value delivery.
Positioning Currensea To Redefine Everyday Loyalty
Currensea’s leadership highlights the strategic importance of this appointment as the company viewks to transform the UK’s everyday rewards landscape. CEO James Lynn emphasised that Garland’s customer-centric mindset and sector knowledge will be instrumental in scaling a debit-led rewards model that delivers meaningful returns for consumers.
For Garland, the move represents an opportunity to assist shape a new category within European payments. He expressed enthusiasm for supporting Currensea’s next growth phase and contributing to its vision of creating accessible, impactful loyalty programmes built on debit rather than credit.
With demand rising for reward mechanisms that function seamlessly across everyday purchases, Currensea’s multi-bank infrastructure gives brands a new way to engage customers without the barriers traditionally associated with credit products. Garland’s leadership will assist refine and operationalise this approach at scale.
