Morgan Hammersley is a digital and cybersecurity executive based in Ireland with over 20 years of experience in payments, technology strategy, and business alignment. He has a proven track record in designing, building, and operating complex software and payments processing environments.
Hammersley served as Executive Vice President & CTO, Merchant Acquiring at Global Payments, and prior to that as CIO of Realex Payments, a European e-commerce payment service provider. He also held senior leadership roles at eir Ireland (telecommunications) and Accenture (professional services). He is a board member and operating partner in addition to his executive roles.
In February 2025, Hammersley joined Planet, a global provider of integrated payments and technology solutions for retail and hospitality, as Chief Technology Officer. He leads the modernisation of the company’s technology and payments infrastructure.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Pay Planet | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | – present |