David Messenger . Email & Phone Number

New York, Usa/London, Uk

Responsible for launching and growing new markets and businesses around the world.Pingpong helps enterprises of all sizes manage cross-border payments for their customers and themselves.We offer world-class products and APIs to help our partners grow globally.We are expanding and hiring in US, UK, Europe and SE Asia.

Shanghai, China

Hangzhou, Zhejiang, China

LianLian is a global fintech company providing one-stop financial services for SME and corporate customers worldwide. Founded in Hangzhou, China in 2004, LianLian Group is the 4th largest payments company in China, with core businesses including global payments, bankcard clearing and comprehensive financial services.• Led the company through rapid growth and international expansion to be a market leader in cross border e-commerce, significantly increasing market share • Over 100% CAGR… Show more LianLian is a global fintech company providing one-stop financial services for SME and corporate customers worldwide. Founded in Hangzhou, China in 2004, LianLian Group is the 4th largest payments company in China, with core businesses including global payments, bankcard clearing and comprehensive financial services.• Led the company through rapid growth and international expansion to be a market leader in cross border e-commerce, significantly increasing market share • Over 100% CAGR volume growth 2019-2021 enabled through new strategy, improved execution and new positioning and products in a highly competitive market. • Globalized the business outside of China to operate in 12 countries across SE Asia, US, UK, Europe and Brazil• Expanded strategic partnerships by combining best-in-class compliance and innovation Show less

Greater New York City Area

Nuna is a data and risk services company focused on facilitating cross border trade with China through unique capabilities to verify and risk assess Chinese companies. • Founded the company to drive international growth across North & South America and Europe aligned to LianLian Group strategy and to develop data and risk products to facilitate cross border trade. • Developed strategy and go-to-market plan and built team to execute the launch of two new solutions to support cross… Show more Nuna is a data and risk services company focused on facilitating cross border trade with China through unique capabilities to verify and risk assess Chinese companies. • Founded the company to drive international growth across North & South America and Europe aligned to LianLian Group strategy and to develop data and risk products to facilitate cross border trade. • Developed strategy and go-to-market plan and built team to execute the launch of two new solutions to support cross border trade and KYC/KYB risk management. • Acquired by LianLian Global in 2020 Show less

Westport, Ct

Mast Mobile is a compliance and productivity tool for sales teams operating entirely on mobile phones. It enables intelligent compliance monitoring of only work-related communications on salespeoples’ mobile devices and a best-in-class mobile front-end for Salesforce/CRM systems with automated integration of customer interactions into the CRM.• Clients saw 15% increase in sales team productivity and 10x increase in data captured in CRM• Strategic investment from Samsung and partnerships… Show more Mast Mobile is a compliance and productivity tool for sales teams operating entirely on mobile phones. It enables intelligent compliance monitoring of only work-related communications on salespeoples’ mobile devices and a best-in-class mobile front-end for Salesforce/CRM systems with automated integration of customer interactions into the CRM.• Clients saw 15% increase in sales team productivity and 10x increase in data captured in CRM• Strategic investment from Samsung and partnerships with Microsoft and Oracle• Sold to Hearsay Systems (market leader in marketing and sales automation for Financial Services) in 2017, and joined Hearsay as strategic advisor 2017-2019 Show less

Strategic advisor supporting Penser's clients, including working on development and launch of Jio Money, a major part of Reliance Group's digital growth strategy

Set up and led a new Global Online & Mobile business unit, to develop next generation digital payments and commerce capabilities that could be leveraged across Amex, and act as a catalyst for transformation within the broader corporation. Grew the organization to over 1,000 employees globally with operating budget of over $250M and capital investment budget of over $200M.• Successful national launch of digital payment and commerce platform in 6 months, and caught up with the other major… Show more Set up and led a new Global Online & Mobile business unit, to develop next generation digital payments and commerce capabilities that could be leveraged across Amex, and act as a catalyst for transformation within the broader corporation. Grew the organization to over 1,000 employees globally with operating budget of over $250M and capital investment budget of over $200M.• Successful national launch of digital payment and commerce platform in 6 months, and caught up with the other major early movers in this space, Google Pay and Apple Pay• Led major partnerships to deliver innovative value propositions that embedded payments and commerce capabilities for the customers of Verizon, Zynga and Ticketmaster• Partnered and invested in LianLian Pay to transform them into a leading mobile payments player in China and provide a bridgehead for Amex to grow to scale in China. Over 200% return on investment. • Led investments in Payfone Inc, Rearden Commerce and the acquisition of Sometrics Inc to integrate strategic capabilities• Played a central role in Amex’s corporate digital growth strategy, and catalyzed change across corporation Show less

Acting as chief operating officer, managed all the operations of Virgin Mobile and then Sprint Prepaid Group (after Sprint acquired Virgin) with 11 million customers, revenue >$4B and with an operating budget of >$1.5B. Responsible for corporate strategy, corporate development, product, engineering, and operations• Virgin Mobile was the market leader for prepaid mobile service, including winning four JD Power awards• Key partner with CEO in completing NYSE IPO and the subsequent… Show more Acting as chief operating officer, managed all the operations of Virgin Mobile and then Sprint Prepaid Group (after Sprint acquired Virgin) with 11 million customers, revenue >$4B and with an operating budget of >$1.5B. Responsible for corporate strategy, corporate development, product, engineering, and operations• Virgin Mobile was the market leader for prepaid mobile service, including winning four JD Power awards• Key partner with CEO in completing NYSE IPO and the subsequent sale of the company to Sprint• Led integration of VMU and Boost to form Sprint Prepaid Group, delivering >$200M annual synergies • Led acquisition and integration of Helio, owned by SK Telecom and Earthlink, and turned $20m/month loss to breakeven within 45 days of closing• Rebuilt the organization structure and leadership team during journey from start-up through IPO, including outsourcing all engineering and IT operations Show less

Take-Two is a leading game publisher and owns two major publishing labels, Rockstar Games and 2K with revenue over $3B. Following an SEC investigation and restatement of earnings in 2004, a new Chairman was appointed to turnaround the business and David was recruited to partner with new CEO in leading transformation of the organization. Implemented new organization model and governance approach as first phase of turn-around

Partner, Practice Leader for Change Management, East & Central US• Grew revenue by over 10% annually and maintained margins through early 2000’s downturn • Key contributor to strategic evolution of the firm, focused on integration of the firm’s technical capabilities into business solutions• Led major projects in organization restructuring, merger integration, talent and culture

Principal, Practice Leader for Entertainment, Media & Telecom, working in UK and USA• Responsible for business development and delivery of major client projects, with a focus on successful merger integration and organizational and cultural change• Seconded to Universal Studios for integration role following acquisition by Seagram and to executive role in a rapidly growing UK mobile telecom client, leading customer service and IT