OKTO Payments Appointed Regional Latin America Lead
The fintech hired a new managing director to scale its payment infrastructure and merchant growth in Latin America.
Updated on Sept. 22, 2026 in People
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OKTO PAYMENTS has appointed Marcos Techera as its new managing director for Latin America. Techera, who brings 15 years of experience in global payment infrastructure, will oversee operations and expansion across the region.
Why it matters
The company seeks to translate its existing infrastructure into commercial growth by leveraging Techera's leadership background in fintech. This move aims to deepen its market presence for the 40-plus merchants currently using its services.
OKTO PAYMENTS processes an annual run rate exceeding €17 billion across its network of more than 40 merchants. This expansion is supported by leadership experience from Techera, who has spent 15 years in fintech.
The players
OKTO PAYMENTS
A payment infrastructure provider that facilitates transaction processing and liquidity management for over 40 merchants.
Marcos Techera
The newly appointed managing director for Latin America with 15 years of leadership experience in fintech, having previously served as CEO at OneKey Payments and COO at Directa24/AstroPay.
The details
Techera will coordinate commercial growth and operations by working directly with regional leadership teams in Brazil, South LatAm, and Northern Latin America. The business model centers on utilizing local payment rails, domestic settlement, and liquidity management to facilitate transactions for regional merchants.
Timeline
September 22, 2026: The appointment of Marcos Techera was officially announced.
Market Landscape
This appointment follows a broader trend where international payment firms prioritize local leadership to navigate the nuances of regional payment rails. It reflects a shift toward scaling infrastructure to compete with domestic settlement providers.
Operators in the region should monitor whether this leadership change alters the competitive landscape for payment transaction costs. Watch for potential changes in how the company manages liquidity and local settlement interfaces.
The takeaway
The addition of a veteran fintech executive signals an intent to transition from infrastructure deployment to aggressive regional commercial growth. Operators should track the company's progress in onboarding new merchants as a signal of their market penetration strategy.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by iGaming Business.
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