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Deepesh Patel is the Managing Director of Trade Treasury Payments (TTP). Deepesh regularly chairs and speaks at international industry events held by the IFC, EBRD, IMN, WTO, Financial Times and Economist Impact, as well as industry associations including ICC, FCI, ITFA, ICISA and BAFT.

Carter Hoffman is a Deputy Editor at Trade Treasury Payments. His research and writing focus on trade and cross-border finance, often drawing on history, policy, and market structure to explain how today’s financial systems evolved and where they are heading.

He holds international business degrees from the University of Queensland, Queen’s University, the European Business School, and Brock University. Carter’s work has been featured in publications by the International Finance Corporation, the World Trade Organization, and the International Chamber of Commerce.

Carter is a graduate of the Trade Accelerator Program (TAP) through the Toronto Board of Trade and the head of international business development at the Canadian-based building supply exporting firm, The Great Egress Co. He is also a Certified International Trade Professional (CITP) and was a member of the exam development panel for the Forum for International Trade Training (FITT).

Benjamin Fitch is TTP’s Commercial Director.

Benjamin brings over 18 years of experience in advertising sales and consultancy, working across diverse sectors including institutional finance, fintech, banking, regulation, payments, trade, ESG, and digital assets.

Benjamin plays a pivotal role in strengthening TTP’s commercial strategy and business developing, supporting TTP’s mission to connect leaders across the global trade and payments ecosystem.

Eleanor Hill is an Editorial Board Member, covering treasury, cash and payments at Trade Treasury Payments.

Joy Macknight is Transaction Banking and Payments Editor at Trade Treasury Payments. She has covered the global financial services industry for the past 20 years. Previously, she was editor of The Banker, part of the Financial Times group, features editor at Profit & Loss, editorial director at Treasury Today and editor at gtnews.

She also worked as a staff writer on Banking Technology and IBM Computer Today, as well as a freelancer on Computer Weekly.

Rochelle is the Delivery Manager, serving as the bridge between our editorial, design, marketing, and sales teams. She coordinate with internal teams and external partners to manage timelines, approvals, and expectations — keeping projects aligned and moving smoothly from concept to delivery.

Richard is a multimedia professional specialising in corporate video, branded digital content, and interview based storytelling. He produces high quality visual assets that support marketing, communication, and brand positioning.

With a structured workflow and strong attention to detail, he ensures each project is delivered on time and aligned with business objectives. Richard brings both creativity and discipline to every stage of the production process.

A graphic designer from the Philippines, Niño specializes in layout design and creating brand-aligned visuals for social media, marketing materials, and presentations. Known for being adaptable and detail-oriented, he consistently delivers high-quality work that meets client objectives on time.

A multi-passionate creative from the Philippines, Niño combines creativity and precision to produce clear, engaging, and brand-aligned visuals. With expertise in layout design, visual communication, and marketing materials, he delivers high-quality work that meets business objectives. Known for his strong work ethic, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset, Niño thrives in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments.

A designer from the Philippines, Rin focuses on layout design and creating visuals that feel aligned with each brand’s identity across social media, marketing materials and presentations. She pays close attention to detail and works carefully to make sure every piece feels polished and purposeful, always meeting deadlines and client expectations.

Creative and motivated, Rin brings fresh ideas supported by a strong understanding of visual communication. She has experience working on layout design, branding support and digital content, producing visuals that are clear, engaging and consistent. Known for being reliable and easy to collaborate with, Rin works well in fast paced environments and is always eager to grow her skills.

Devanshee is a reporter at TTP. She’s a Financial writer and editor with 7.5+ years of experience covering markets, economy, investments, and more.

Rafael Burayag is a business development and community leader with experience spanning education, FMCG sales and marketing, and digital communications. As Marketing and Communications Manager at Trade Treasury Payments (TTP), he drives engagement, partnerships, and purpose-led growth across the global trade, treasury, and payments ecosystem. Passionate about connecting ideas and people, Rafael blends strategic insight with creative execution to build brands that inspire trust and deliver measurable impact.

Scott Sanchon is a reporter specialising in in-depth news coverage, investigative storytelling, and on-the-ground reporting. He delivers clear, accurate, and compelling journalism that informs audiences and strengthens public understanding of complex issues.

With a disciplined research approach and a commitment to factual integrity, Scott ensures every story is timely, balanced, and impactful. He combines strong editorial judgement with engaging narrative structure to bring clarity and credibility to every report.

Gerald Escalo is a CMS and SEO Assistant with experience in web development, digital marketing, and IT administration. He specializes in managing and optimizing websites using WordPress, Elementor, PHP, MySQL, HTML, and CSS, ensuring functionality, performance, and a positive user experience.

He has practical knowledge in SEO, social media marketing, and email campaigns, supporting the improvement of online visibility and audience engagement. He is also experienced in content management, maintaining accuracy and consistency across digital platforms.

In addition, Gerald has skills in photo and video editing and a background in system and network administration, contributing to efficient and reliable operations.

He is a detail-oriented and adaptable professional who is committed to delivering quality work and supporting organizational goals.

Zeeshan khawaja is an experienced banking and finance professional with a strong background in branch and projects management, financial analytics and client relationship management with success in revenue growth and leading operations in financial service sector.

Enjel Gabrielle C. De Guzman is a Marketing, Campaigns, & Growth Manager with extensive experience managing campaigns, content strategy, and brand development across multiple platforms. She has worked with a wide range of brands, helping to optimize performance, increase engagement, and drive measurable results. Skilled in campaign analysis, audience segmentation, A/B testing, and multi-platform content management, Enjel combines creative thinking with data-driven insights to deliver marketing solutions that align with business goals and foster brand growth.

Tim writes on global markets, cross-border money movement and the AI systems reshaping fintech. A background in copywriting, he’s most interested in what drives behaviours and why.

James Dorman is a skilled and versatile writer and strategic communications specialist who excels in translating complex, high-trust information into accessible prose. Drawing on an academic background in biological science and extensive experience in the research and higher education sectors, he brings a foundation of scientific, research-led rigour to his work. By combining this disciplined technical accuracy with a sharp instinct for narrative, James crafts authoritative, informative, and engaging pieces that bridge the gap between raw data and the insights that matter most to readers.