Pieter van der Does
Pieter van der Does is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of Adyen, a global payment processing company he co-founded in 2006. Under his leadership, Adyen has grown from a startup into a globally operating business, achieving significant milestones such as a €13.4 billion valuation after its 2018 IPO and expanding its services to major clients like Uber, Facebook, Netflix, and eBay. He has been instrumental in developing Adyen's advanced payment processing infrastructure and strategic expansion, positioning the company as a key provider in the digital commerce sector.
Career Milestones
- Pieter van der Does co-founded Bibit Global Payment Services in 1999, serving as Chief Commerce Officer until its acquisition by Royal Bank of Scotland in 2004.
- In 2006, he co-founded Adyen, a global payments platform, and has since led its significant growth.
- Under his leadership, Adyen achieved a €13.4 billion valuation during its 2018 IPO and was recognized on the Forbes Billionaire list in 2020. Adyen also won the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 award in 2013. His vision continues to drive Adyen's mission to provide seamless and innovative payment experiences globally.
About Adyen
Adyen, founded in 2006, is a financial technology company providing a unified platform for businesses to manage payments. They help medium to large enterprises across e-commerce, retail, travel, and hospitality with global payment processing, risk management, and financial insights. Core features include online, mobile, and point-of-sale payments, fraud prevention, and data analytics. Benefits include simplified operations, increased authorization rates, and global reach.