Brightwell, a global payments technology company that powers embedded cross-border payment experiences for financial institutions, has appointed former MoneyGram Chairman and CEO Alex Holmes to its Board of Directors as demand from banks and credit unions continues to grow.
Holmes brings more than 30 years of executive leadership experience in global payments and financial services. During his tenure as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MoneyGram International, he led a multi-year transformation centered on digital growth, regulatory strength, and global scale. Brightwell said that experience closely aligns with its mission to help financial institutions deliver trusted, embedded cross-border payment capabilities directly within their digital banking platforms.
Brightwell enables banks and credit unions to integrate international money transfers directly into their digital banking experiences, allowing customers to send funds abroad without leaving their primary banking channel. The company says this embedded approach helps institutions strengthen customer retention, deepen engagement, and generate new revenue streams without adding operational complexity. With a growing client base and increasing transaction volume, Brightwell is investing in leadership, technology, and strategic partnerships to meet expanding demand.
In addition to his leadership at MoneyGram, Holmes has served as a board member and strategic advisor to several fintech and technology companies, supporting innovation across payments infrastructure, digital assets, and secure transaction systems. His experience spans global operations, regulatory environments, and long-term growth strategy.
Brightwell processes and protects billions of dollars in transactions annually through its technology platform, with a focus on compliance, risk management, and user experience. The company noted that it is a technology provider and not a bank or regulated financial institution. Regulated international transfer services associated with Brightwell are provided by The Bancorp Bank, N.A.
KEY QUOTES
“Brightwell is entering its next phase of growth, and Alex’s appointment reflects our commitment to building leadership that matches the scale of the opportunity ahead. As we onboard new financial institutions and expand the capabilities of our solution, Alex’s track record of driving digital adoption, managing global regulatory complexity, and scaling payments infrastructure will be invaluable. His experience will strengthen how we partner with banks and credit unions as we scale our platform and accelerate growth through 2026 and beyond.”
Larry Hipp, Chief Executive Officer of Brightwell
“I’m excited to join Brightwell’s Board at a time when financial institutions are rethinking how they deliver modern payment experiences. Brightwell’s embedded approach helps banks and credit unions meet customers where they are—inside their banking channels. I look forward to supporting the team as they scale, serve more institutions, and continue delivering trusted cross-border capabilities.”
Alex Holmes, Board Member of Brightwell and Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of MoneyGram International
