MoneyGram, a global financial technology company, has announced the appointment of Jillian Slagter as chief people officer. Jillian’s appointment is effective from December 11.

In this role, Slagter will lead the transformation of MoneyGram’s human resources and people operations to support the strategic growth and digitisation of the business. She will report to Alex Holmes, MoneyGram chairman and chief executive officer.

“We are pleased to welcome Jillian, a seasoned human resources leader with vast experience working with global businesses to align people with strategy and organisational objectives," said Holmes. "Business-focused and growth-oriented, Jillian will be a champion for our employee experience and workforce productivity, helping to continue to strengthen our position as a best-in-class employer. This is a critical element in MoneyGram delivering on its mission to provide innovative financial solutions to our customers around the world."

In her most recent role, Slagter served as chief human resources and administrative officer at CURO Group Holdings Corp ("CURO"), a full-spectrum consumer credit lender serving the United States and Canada. Before CURO, Slagter led human resources at several different companies where she aligned people practices to drive business results.  

"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,” said Slagter.