UATP, the global network enabling organizations to simplify payment processes and expand their payment capabilities, announced the appointment of David Newington as Managing Director, Commercial, Asia-Pacific, effective immediately.
With more than 25 years of leadership experience spanning Payments, IT, and Corporate Travel, Newington brings a proven track record of driving growth, building high-performing teams, and delivering customer-centric solutions across Australia, the United States, and Singapore.
In this role, Newington will oversee the Asia-Pacific commercial team, driving growth across the Asia-Pacific region. Based in Singapore, he will work closely with regional and global leadership to accelerate growth, strengthen client relationships, and advance UATP’s position as a market leader in the region.
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Prior to joining UATP, Newington held senior leadership positions at APG Pay and AirPlus where he successfully led cross-functional teams to deliver innovative solutions and expand market share across diverse sectors.
“With rapid digital adoption and expanding economies, Asia-Pacific stands as a key growth engine and a major opportunity for payments innovation,” stated Senior Vice President, Commercial, Zach Ornelas.  “UATP is fortunate to bring David on-board with his breadth of knowledge in payments and the region to drive growth and expand UATP’s offerings in Asia-Pacific.”
“Joining UATP is an exciting opportunity to help shape the next phase of growth across Asia-Pacific. I’m looking forward to collaborating with our regional teams to build strong partnerships and deliver meaningful results for our clients,” said Managing Director, Commercial, Asia-Pacific, David Newington.
UATP’s appointment with Newington underscores its continued investment in the Asia-Pacific region and commitment to building strategic partnerships that deliver value to customers and stakeholders.
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