Christian Erlandson Appointed as Chair of the Board at Vixio
Christian Erlandson has taken on the role of Chair of the Board at Vixio, succeeding Gehan Talwatte. With decades of experience in leadership and innovation, his appointment signals a strategic move as Vixio focuses on expanding its influence in the payments, gambling, and financial services sectors.
Leadership Transition and Vision
Christian Erlandson steps into the role with a clear vision for advancing Vixio’s growth in the RegTech sector. Reflecting on his appointment, Erlandson said: “I am honoured to join Vixio as Chair and excited to contribute to the company’s continued success and growth. Vixio’s commitment to the RegTech space, combined with its innovative AI-driven platform that enhances data insights and streamlines workflows, positions the company as a leader in regulatory intelligence. I look forward to helping steer Vixio through this exciting period of innovation and expansion, delivering impactful solutions for our customers, future customers, and employees alike.”
Mike Woolfrey, CEO of Vixio, expressed his confidence in Erlandson’s ability to guide the company through its next phase of development: “We are delighted to welcome Christian to Vixio and extend a heartfelt thanks to Gehan for his invaluable contributions to support Vixio’s expansion over the past two years. Christian’s extensive leadership experience, strategic vision, and commitment to fostering innovation will be instrumental as we continue to strengthen our position as a leader in the RegTech market.”
A Seasoned Industry Expert
Christian Erlandson brings over three decades of leadership experience in data and analytics, with a history of delivering growth and innovation. He has held key roles, including CEO of Dun & Bradstreet UK, Managing Director at Thomson Reuters, and Chief Commercial Officer at GfK. He currently serves as CEO of TNW (a Financial Times Company), reporting directly to the Financial Times Board.
Gurinder Sunner, Partner at Perwyn, the private equity firm that acquired Vixio in December 2022, underscored the significance of this appointment: “Christian’s exceptional track record of driving growth and delivering value to stakeholders makes him the perfect leader to guide Vixio into its next phase of success. We are confident his leadership will strategically position the company for continued growth in payments and gambling, as well as long-term success as we expand further into financial services. I look forward to the exciting opportunities that lie ahead under his chairship.”
Vixio has been at the forefront of regulatory intelligence, leveraging its AI-driven platform to enhance data insights and streamline workflows for clients in the payments and gambling markets. Under Erlandson’s leadership, the company aims to deepen its product portfolio and expand into new geographies and industries.
