Corporate governance
Leading the way
RS2 Corporate Governance means responsible management and supervision of our company with a strong focus on value creation.
We believe in open communication with our investors and customers, efficient internal and external control mechanisms and transparent accounting.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mario has extensive knowledge of card management systems, with diverse exposure to international card organizations including VISA International, MasterCard, and DINERS Club International. Mario has served in the banking industry for 26 years. He joined RS2 in 1999 as Regional Manager for the Mediterranean Region, and in 2006 he took on the role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer. Mario was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2008 and Chairman in January 2012.
Mario Schembri
Chairman, Non-Executive Director Remuneration Committee Member
Radi joined RS2 in 1997 as a Project Manager. He was promoted to Customer Relationship Manager in 2002 and Head of Sales and Implementation in 2004. Radi specializes in the areas of issuing, acquiring, clearing and settlement, e-commerce, and accounting. The Group and clients benefit from his international experience, global network, and experience with the technical and product development units. Radi was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2012.
Radi Abd El Haj
CEO, Executive Director
Robert has vast experience in company law, contract law, financial services, employment law, maritime law, and legislative drafting. Being also an arbitrator, he has practiced in the fields of general commercial law, property law, and litigation. He has also acted as Chairman of Malta’s Employment and Training Corporation and as Chairman of Malta’s Housing Authority, and also as Board Director of Lohombus Bank. Robert is a Partner of GTG Advocates.
Dr Robert Tufigno
LL.D., Non-Executive Director Audit Committee Member Remuneration Committee Chairman
Hilary FCCA, FIA, CPA, is a Chartered Certified Accountant and former senior Audit Partner at KPMG Malta, where he served for 38 years, primarily leading audits for financial services clients. He was also a member of KPMG's Executive Management Committee and contributed to its Audit Executive Committee and Audit Quality Council. He served for 18 years on the Malta Institute of Accountants' Council, chairing its Audit and Accounting Technical Committee, and currently sits on its Ethics Committee. He is a court expert in accounting and serves as a Non-executive Director and Audit Committee Chair for financial institutions.
Hilary Galea-Lauri
Non-Executive Director
Franco, a Certified Public Accountant, spent 27 years working in public practice. He specializes in corporate strategy, governance, risk, and finance, and is today director and member of the UK Institute of Directors. His portfolio includes directorships on Boards, Audit Committees, and Risk and Compliance Committees in various sectors. Franco is CEO of the leading logistics company in Malta. He also contributes towards the development of the Malta Institute of Accountants.
Franco Azzopardi
Non-Executive Director Audit Committee Chairman Remuneration Committee Member
Natalie, Corporate Strategy Director- Barclaycard Payments is a proven leader within the payments industry with 19 years of experience within the Barclays Group. Natalie Strange supports the Barclaycard Payments executive team shape commercial strategy for Corporate and Small Business segments across the Issuing and Acceptance business. Natalie has extensive customer experience spanning holding various leadership posts within Barclaycard Payments from leading International and Ecommerce Account teams and UK New Business teams for Barclaycard Payments, Acceptance and Specialist Products.
Natalie Strange
Non-Executive Director
Raša is a Professor of Finance and Vice Dean Education at ebs.edu. He also serves as an academic director of the Master in Finance program and head of chair of finance. Raša’s work has been featured in top media outlets such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, and Der Spiegel. He advised members of the US Congress on the topics of regulating cryptocurrencies and other blockchain-related technologies.
Raša Karapandža
Non-Executive Director Audit Committee Member
Ivan represents clients in a broad spectrum of substantive legal areas. Having vast experience in advising companies and board committees on corporate governance, he has facilitated a variety of transactions, including securities offerings, venture capital investments, corporate acquisitions, regulatory, and compliance matters. Ivan has presided over the Levy Appeals Board and the Customs and Excise Tax Appeals Board of the Ministry of Finance. Ivan is a Partner at GTG Advocates.
Dr Ivan Gatt
LL.D., Company Secretary
Board of Directors
Mario Schembri
Non-Executive Director
Radi Abd El Haj
CEO, Executive Director
Dr Robert Tufigno
LL.D., Non-Executive Director
John Elkins
Non-Executive Director
Franco Azzopardi
Non-Executive Director
Natalie Strange
Non-Executive Director
Raša Karapandža
Non-Executive Director
Dr Ivan Gatt
LL.D., Company Secretary
management team
Radi joined RS2 in 1997 as a Project Manager. He was promoted to Customer Relationship Manager in 2002 and Head of Sales and Implementation in 2004. Radi specializes in the areas of issuing, acquiring, clearing and settlement, e-commerce, and accounting. The Group and clients benefit from his international experience, global network, and experience with the technical and product development units. Radi was appointed Chief Executive Officer in January 2012.
Radi Abd El Haj
CEO, Executive Director
Ulrike joined RS2 in 1996 with a Master’s Degree in Economics and Business-Related Computing. She is Chief Product Officer at RS2 Group. Ulrike is leading the implementation of new business-driven products through agile product focus teams, ensuring system conformity, and implementation towards our partners. Ulrike is also the Managing Director of RS2 Germany and RS2 Financial Services. Furthermore, she is also the resident expert of accounting-related questions regarding the BankWORKS® system.
Ulrike Schäffter
Group Chief Product Officer
David has held for the past 15 years various positions in the IT industry. He joined RS2 in 1997 as a Project Manager and in 2001 he was appointed to head RS2’s Project Management teams in Malta and Germany. At RS2, David introduced various project management methodologies within the company and implemented numerous projects across the globe. As of December 2015, David has been entrusted to head the sales and client relationship teams for RS2 Software PLC and RS2 Smart Processing.
David Amato
Group Chief Implementation Officer
Jens has more than 25 years of experience in banking, payments, and financial services. He served as a CFO/COO at Concardis, the leading payment service provider in Germany, and led, as CEO, the European business of EVO Payments, after having built Deutsche Card Services, as General Manager, into one of the leading e-commerce acquirers. Jens started his career at Deutsche Bank, where he held various senior roles in Corporate and Transaction Banking. Jens is a Six Sigma Black Belt, and graduated in Banking and Economics.
Jens Mahlke
Group Chief Operating Officer
Antoine joined the Company in 2003 and has since served in multiple roles within the technology team. In 2016, Antoine was entrusted to head the Technical Unit. He has been involved in a number of transformation projects and led multiple software development initiatives from the R&D phase up to the successful development of strategic projects across the globe.
Antoine Cutajar
Group Chief Technology Officer
Marlene moved to RS2 after gaining experience in business administration, human resource management, project management, and change management with one of Malta’s largest public authorities. She served as Director for Corporate Services within the Malta Environment and Planning Authority for the last four years and facilitated the 2010 MEPA reform. She was appointed Chief Operating Officer of RS2 Software PLC in March 2020 in addition to her existing role as Chief Administrative Officer.
Marlene Attard
Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Fiona is a Certified Public Accountant with a Master's in Finance from University of Leicester. She joined RS2 in 2003 and played a key role in establishing processes and controls. She served as CFO for RS2 plc from 2005 to 2016, leading the finance function and supporting decision-making. Fiona led the company’s IPO and has been instrumental in contract negotiations and governance matters. Recently, she occupied the positions of Finance Consultant and Advisor to the CEO on corporate strategy and governance responsible for the assessment and implementation of the Group’s strategic objectives.
Fiona Ciappara Cascun
Group Chief Financial Officer
Funda joined RS2 in 2019, managing the company's marketing initiatives, including branding, public relations, corporate, product, and digital marketing. She has held various managerial roles in Germany and the Middle East, focusing on sales and marketing strategies, business plans, and market forecasts. Funda holds a Master's degree in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing and Leadership.
Funda Ince-Taha
Group Chief Marketing Officer
Kolja is an experienced and successful business leader, having established several successful technology businesses in North America and Europe, and currently serves as General Manager for RS2 North America. He established Mopay as a leading mobile payments provider in the United States before it was sold to Boku, and was responsible for the launch of DIMOCO Americas with overall responsibility for corporate development and global business development.
Kolja Reiss
General Manager, RS2 North America
Patrick Gauci has more than 25 years of experience in leading roles in Card Payments, Operations, Risk and Fraud Management. Patrick joined RS2 in 2012 and was one of the main catalysts in laying out the operational foundations of RS2 Managed Services and as the Head of Operations launched the RS2 Payments as a Service and successfully integrated many clients globally (APAC, EMEA & LATAM). As General Manager of RS2 Smart Processing Patrick will now be responsible to drive growth globally in line with RS2 Corporate strategy and values.
Patrick Gauci
General Manager,
RS2 Smart Processing
Management Team
Radi Abd El Haj
CEO, Executive Director
Ulrike Schaffter
Group Chief Product Officer
David Amato
Group Chief Implementation Officer
Jens Mahlke
Group Chief Financial Officer
Marlene Attard
Chief Administrative Officer, Chief Operating Officer
Gideon Fourie
Group Chief Commercial Officer
Kolja Reiss
General Manager, RS2 North America
PDMR Information
The Board of Directors and the Management Team of RS2, as well as persons closely associated with them, shall notify RS2 and Malta Financial Services Authority of every transaction conducted on their own account relating to the shares or debt instruments of RS2 or to derivatives or other financial instruments linked thereto.
Code of Ethics
Our Code of Ethics guides us in maintaining a culture of openness, trust, and integrity in our business practices. Effective ethics is a “team effort” involving the participation and support of every employee. We are committed to protect employees, business partners, and suppliers from illegal or damaging actions by individuals, either knowingly or unknowingly.
Statement of Compliance
The Company supports the Code of Principles of Good Corporate Governance (the “Code”) originally issued by the Malta Stock Exchange which now forms part of the Listing Rules. The Board has taken such measures as are necessary in order for the Company to comply with the requirements of the Code to the extent that these were considered appropriate and complementary to the size, nature and operations of the Company.
External Auditors
Deloitte Audit Limited
Deloitte Place
Triq L-Intorjatur
Central Business District
CBD 3050
Malta
