Worldline, a leading global payments services provider, has announced the appointment of Anika Grant as its new chief people officer, succeeding Florence Gallois who is leaving to pursue opportunities outside the company.
Worldline provides payment and transactional services worldwide, offering solutions for merchants, banks, and acquirers through digital payments, terminals, software, and online payment processing services.
Anika Grant brings over 30 years of experience in strategic talent management and organisational transformation. Most recently, she served as chief people officer at Ubisoft, where she oversaw a period of significant organisational change and led the transformation of the HR function.
Before Ubisoft, Grant held senior HR leadership roles at Dyson, driving operating model transformations, and at Uber, where she spearheaded leadership and culture change during the company’s IPO phase. She began her career as a consultant at Accenture before moving into internal HR roles, including HR director for France, Benelux and Mauritius, as well as leading a global centre of expertise in talent strategy.
Since 2019, Grant has also served as a board advisor, guiding multi-national companies on HR, workforce transformation, and cultural change initiatives. An Australian national, she has lived and worked in Sydney, London, Singapore, and Paris, speaks English and French fluently, and holds a degree in Business Information Technology from the University of New South Wales. She will be based in Paris and report directly to Worldline CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron.
Worldline CEO Pierre-Antoine Vacheron said, “We are pleased to welcome Anika Grant to our Executive Committee as Chief People Officer. Her extensive experience and proven track record in leading HR transformations within major international companies uniquely position her to guide Worldline through the profound changes we are undertaking. We are confident that Anika’s innovative leadership will be instrumental in shaping a dynamic and inclusive workplace culture, which is key to our ongoing growth and successful transformation.
“I would also like to sincerely thank Florence Gallois who has decided to pursue new career opportunities outside the company. Florence has driven our People strategy, strengthened our HR team, and modernized our processes. We are grateful for Florence’s commitment and the solid foundation she has helped establish. Her efforts have supported our ongoing evolution toward a more agile and cohesive organization. I wish her all the best in her future endeavors.”
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