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Fiserv announced the appointment of Takis Georgakopoulos June 15 as CEO and a member of the board of directors.

Effective immediately, Georgakopoulos succeeds Mike Lyons. The outgoing leader stepped down as CEO and from the board to become CEO of Truist Financial Corp.

A Fiserv executive since late 2024, Georgakopoulos most recently served as co-president leading technology and merchant solutions. Previously, he served as global head of payments for J.P. Morgan’s Corporate & Investment Bank. In that role, he oversaw technology, product, sales and operations. Earlier, he was a partner at McKinsey & Co.

“Takis is an exceptional leader whose strategic vision, technical depth, and knowledge of our clients have been instrumental since he joined Fiserv,” said Chairman Gordon Nixon.

He highlighted Georgakopoulos’ key role in modernizing the company’s merchant platform and accelerating the growth of Clover. Nixon also cited embedding artificial intelligence across its infrastructure.

“He is the right leader to guide Fiserv in an industry being reshaped by rapid advances in technology, innovation, AI, and cybersecurity,” Nixon said.

The leadership transition comes as Fiserv reaffirmed its 2026 outlook. The company maintained expectations for organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted earnings per share of $8.00 to $8.30. “The Board has great confidence in the company’s strategy … and in Takis’s ability to lead Fiserv, execute the One Fiserv action plan, and optimize shareholder value for the long-term,” Nixon added.

Taking the lead

Georgakopoulos said he is honored to serve in this role for Fiserv.

“The company has leading positions across finance and commerce, a unique ability to enable financial transactions across financial institutions, merchants, and consumers, the scale to compete and win, and the most talented team in the industry,” said Georgakopoulos. “I look forward to working closely with the Board and leadership team as we continue to advance the strategic priorities we laid out at Investor Day.”

Nixon also thanked Lyons for his leadership during an important period for the company. The outgoing leader took the helm last May. Lyons succeeded former CEO Frank Bisignano, who joined the Trump administration as commissioner of the Social Security Administration.

“On behalf of the Board, we wish him all the best in his new role,” said Nixon.

“I’m proud of what the team has accomplished over the past year,” said Lyons. “I have great confidence in the company’s strong platform, talented leadership team, and dedicated associates and look forward to partnering with Fiserv as a client in the years ahead.”

Headquartered in Milwaukee, Fiserv maintains a major presence in New Jersey through its Berkeley Heights campus. The Fortune 500 company is a global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions.