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Adyen CFO Tandowsky to step down in surprise move

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Posted on May 27, 2026

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· Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Adyen CFO Ethan Tandowsky to Depart; Successor Search Underway at Dutch Payment Firm

Adyen Announces CFO Departure and Succession Plans

Official Statement on Ethan Tandowsky's Departure

May 27 (Reuters) - Adyen on Wednesday said its Chief Financial Officer Ethan Tandowsky will leave at the end of August to take an external role, prompting the Dutch payments company to begin a search for a successor.

The company said Tandowsky would step down effective August 31 and that its supervisory board would look for a replacement and give an update later.

Supervisory Board's Response

"Though we are surprised by the timing, we respect his decision to take on a new challenge and wish him the best," supervisory board chair Piero Overmars said in a statement.

Tandowsky's Tenure and Achievements

Tandowsky joined Adyen in 2016 and became chief financial officer in 2023. During his tenure, the group expanded into markets such as North America and Asia during a broader slowdown in the global payments industry.

Co-CEOs' Remarks

"We regret his decision but value his contribution," Adyen co-CEOs Pieter van der Does and Ingo Uytdehaage said in the statement.

Reporting and Editorial Credits

(Reporting by Alessandro Parodi in Gdansk, editing by Matt Scuffham)

Key Takeaways

  • Ethan Tandowsky, CFO since May 2023, is leaving Adyen effective August 31, 2026, for an external role (financialreports.eu)
  • His departure comes as a surprise to Adyen leadership, though they publicly respect his decision and acknowledge his contributions (adyen.com)
  • Adyen’s supervisory board will spearhead the search for a new CFO and will share progress with the market in due course (investors.adyen.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Adyen CFO Ethan Tandowsky stepping down?
Ethan Tandowsky is stepping down from his role as CFO of Adyen to take an external position outside the company.
When will Adyen CFO Ethan Tandowsky leave his position?
Ethan Tandowsky will officially step down as CFO of Adyen on August 31.
Who will replace Ethan Tandowsky as Adyen's CFO?
Adyen's supervisory board has begun a search for Ethan Tandowsky's successor and will provide updates as the process advances.
How long has Ethan Tandowsky been with Adyen?
Ethan Tandowsky joined Adyen in 2016 and became CFO in 2023.

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