MoneyGram International, a global financial technology firm facilitating connections among global communities, has appointed Jillian Slagter as its new chief people officer (CPO). In her new role, Slagter will spearhead the overhaul of the company’s human resources and people operations, aligning them with the strategic expansion and digitalisation initiatives.
She will also be a key member of the executive- leadership team, reporting directly to Alex Holmes, chairman and chief executive officer, MoneyGram. Her appointment is effective as of 11 December, 2023.
Prior to joining MoneyGram, Slagter held the position of chief human resources and administrative officer at CURO Group, a comprehensive consumer credit lender operating in the US and Canada. She was with the company for close to four years, from 2020-2023, leading a team of more than 75 professionals across various functions, including HR, training, internal communications, corporate social responsibility/diversity and inclusion, and corporate real estate.
Preceding her role at CURO, she held human resources leadership positions in various companies, including Quotient Technology, Affinitiv, Nielsen, Lakeview Technology and Pencom Systems.
Her longest stint was with Nielsen, where she spent 11 years as its VP-global HR. She joined the company in 2006 as its HR business partner.
Enthusiastic about becoming part of MoneyGram, Slagter conveyed how delighted she is to join this purpose-driven organisation with a robust corporate culture spanning its global workforce. “I look forward to delivering on MoneyGram’s strategic priorities and supporting its exciting future by helping to build and engage a diverse, strategic and digital team,” she added.
Holmes also expressed satisfaction in welcoming Slagter, highlighting her business focus and growth-oriented approach, emphasising her role as an advocate for enhancing employee experience and workforce productivity. He underscored the importance of
Slagter’s contribution in reinforcing MoneyGram’s standing as a top-tier employer, emphasising its critical role in fulfilling the company’s mission to offer innovative financial solutions to customers worldwide.
