Marcus Chromik, Jon Wrennall, and Jürg Weber Join Unzer’s Advisory Board – Martin Blessing Continues as Chairman
Berlin, November 12, 2024 – The payment company Unzer has appointed three highly experienced industry experts to its Advisory Board: Marcus Chromik, Jon Wrennall, and Jürg Weber. Each brings unique expertise in finance, technology, payments and risk management, reinforcing Unzer’s dedication to driving innovation and providing robust solutions for clients across Europe. Martin Blessing, former CEO of Commerzbank, will continue as Chairman of the Board, guiding Unzer through its next stages of growth as the company helps European retailers accelerate their digital transformation.
Marcus Chromik joins with a distinguished career in financial risk management. Currently a Non-Executive Director at UniCredit, Chromik previously served as Chief Risk Officer at Commerzbank for eight years. Holding a PhD in nuclear physics, he brings a data-driven and analytical approach to risk management, compliance, and governance—enhancing Unzer’s commitment to best-in-class standards in these areas.
Jon Wrennall, with over 30 years of experience in the technology sector, joins Unzer as a seasoned IT executive. Currently a Non-Executive Director at team.blue, his previous roles include CTO of Corsearch, the first CTO at Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs, and Group CTO of OneAdvanced, where he led a team of 750 to deliver over 100 products. His strategic insight into digital innovation will be key as Unzer continues to expand its technology offerings and support businesses in their digital journeys.
Jürg Weber, former CEO Payment Services of SIX Group, completes the Advisory Board. With extensive experience leading financial services companies in consumer banking, credit cards, and payment services across Switzerland, the USA, and emerging markets, Weber brings valuable insights into operational excellence and international market dynamics, supporting Unzer’s mission to be a trusted partner for businesses throughout Europe.
Martin Blessing, a seasoned leader in financial services with international experience, will continue to serve as Chairman of the Advisory Board. Blessing’s distinguished career includes roles such as CEO of Commerzbank and Co-President of UBS Global Wealth Management. He commented: “In the past two years, Unzer has established a strong foundation in finance, risk management, and organizational structure—creating a solid platform for future growth. I’m excited to continue supporting Unzer alongside my fellow advisory board members in the years ahead.”
An additional board member is expected to join in the coming months, further enhancing the board's expertise.
Unzer is focused on digitizing commerce for small and mid-sized enterprises. As a one-stop shop for merchants, the company offers an ecosystem of payment and software solutions that spans the entire retail value chain and supports all relevant channels – whether online, offline or mobile. Unzer's proprietary platform enables real-time data exchange and a seamless Unified Commerce experience. As a result, Unzer’s diverse product portfolio allows businesses to process payments anywhere and manage their operations more efficiently.
Unzer CEO Robert Bueninck stated: “As the world becomes increasingly digital, we are excited to help our merchants navigate this fast-evolving market. With Martin Blessing, Marcus Chromik, Jürg Weber, and Jon Wrennall as esteemed advisors and sparring partners, we are well-positioned to support our merchants at every stage. Together with our experienced Unzer team, we will continue to empower retailers to deliver integrated digital experiences, helping them stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.”
About Unzer
Unzer digitalisiert den Handel mit Zahlungs- und Softwarelösungen entlang der gesamten Wertschöpfungskette. Von Online-Einkäufen über mobile Kassensysteme in Filialen bis hin zu notwendigen Geschäfts- und Managementprozessen vernetzen und vereinfachen wir zentrale Abläufe im Einzelhandel. Das ganzheitliche Ökosystem hilft Händlern, ihre Geschäftsmodelle zu optimieren, während ihre Kunden von einem einfachen und nahtlosen Einkaufserlebnis profitieren.
More than 85,000 merchants across Europe already use Unzer's ecosystem. The company employs around 750 people in eight offices in Germany, Austria, Denmark and Luxembourg.