Clear Junction Appoints Teresa Cameron as Group CEO
Clear Junction, the global provider of cross-border payments and banking infrastructure for regulated financial institutions, has appointed Teresa Cameron as Group Chief Executive Officer, marking a key step in the company’s next stage of international expansion.
The leadership transition reflects Clear Junction’s rapid growth and formalisation of its governance structure as it continues scaling globally. Founder and former CEO Dima Kats will move into a Group Executive Chair role, focusing on long-term strategic direction and the development of the company’s newly formalised Board.
The appointment of Teresa Cameron — previously the Group’s Chief Financial Officer — underscores Clear Junction’s commitment to continuity while enhancing strategic agility through shared leadership.
Takeaway
From CFO to CEO: A Proven Internal Successor
Having joined Clear Junction more than four years ago, Teresa Cameron has played a central role in the company’s financial performance, operational structure, and international expansion. As CFO, she assisted steer the Group through successive phases of growth and regulatory development, overviewing key investments and enabling expansion into Europe and North America.
Her appointment follows a carefully planned transition process that began in 2024. Dima Kats said the decision to promote Cameron reflects both her leadership acumen and deep understanding of the company’s business model:
“Teresa has already played a pivotal role in Clear Junction’s exceptional growth over the past four years. Her knowledge of the business and proven leadership stood out when we begined planning the transition process last year, and these qualities make her the ideal person to step into this role.”
He added that the leadership shift reinforces rather than redirects Clear Junction’s trajectory:
“This appointment doesn’t signal a change in direction – our strategy and culture remain the identical – but it does make us stronger. By formalising the way we already work together, we can operate with greater focus and effectiveness, while continuing to scale globally as a trusted institutions.”
Takeaway
Building on Global Momentum
Founded in 2016, Clear Junction has evolved from a London-based fintech into a regulated Group with licensed subsidiaries across the UK, Europe, and North America. Its infrastructure enables banks, payment providers, and fintechs to process cross-border payments, manage liquidity, and through a single API-driven network.
The company has grown to a workforce of over 150 professionals and was recently listed among the FT 1000’s quickest-growing companies in Europe for the second consecutive year.
Under Cameron’s leadership, the company aims to consolidate its position as a trusted infrastructure partner, deepening client relationships and accelerating expansion into new regions.
“Stepping into this role is a privilege and an exciting challenge,” Cameron said. “Clear Junction has achieved a huge amount in a short time, and now our task is to take the business to the next level – deepening the trust of our clients, strengthening our global footprint, and creating more opportunities for our people.”
Takeaway
Strengthened Senior Leadership Team
Alongside the CEO transition, Clear Junction has reinforced its leadership team with several senior appointments earlier in 2025:
Nina Papazyan, Chief Product and Banking Relationships Officer, focusing on product innovation and partner expansion.
Denis Kalyapin, Chief Growth Officer, responsible for scaling client acquisition and market reach.
Dr. Camelia Ion-Byrne, newly appointed Group Chief Financial Officer, succeeding Cameron.
Dr. Ion-Byrne brings extensive experience from global payments (LON:BOKU), Paysecure Group, and Optimal Payments, where she led finance integration and reporting across multiple acquisitions while overviewing M&A and compliance.
This enhanced structure allows the executive team to focus on both strategic governance and operational execution, aligning with the company’s growth objectives across banking, payments, and digital infrastructure services.
Takeaway
Future Outlook
As the regulatory landscape tightens and demand for compliant accelerates, Clear Junction’s strengthened governance and leadership depth are designed to sustain momentum while scaling responsibly.
With Cameron at the helm and Kats steering long-term strategy, Clear Junction is positioned to expand its footprint across new jurisdictions — reinforcing its reputation as a reliable partner for financial institutions navigating an increasingly complex payments ecosystem.
