North Named a Top Payments Company with a Top Executive by The Financial Technology Report

Payments innovator and its CFO earn honors on 2025 lists

TROY, Mich., Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- North, a U.S.-based leader in fintech and payment solutions, is ranked number 4 on The Financial Technology Report's list of "Top 25 Payments Companies of 2025." The publication also named North's Chief Financial Officer, Kirk Haggarty, to the 11th spot on its list of "Top 25 Payments Executives of 2025."

The top companies include a diverse range of organizations that are "united by their focus on building payment systems that are scalable, secure, and responsive to evolving market and regulatory demands." The publication noted a prominent focus on API/developer capabilities; technology playing a central role in the ways these companies create solutions. It also remarked that the winners share a commitment to financial inclusion and cash flow for consumers. In presenting the list, the Report noted that payments have evolved to "reflect a deepening maturity in the space—where infrastructure is no longer just a technical challenge but a strategic differentiator."

In creating the top executives list, The Financial Technology Report used an evaluation process that took into account the real scope of each awardee's accomplishments, the innovative solutions that their organizations delivered, as well as the ways they moved the payments needle. It noted that all of the honorees "have helped their companies advance payments through product innovation, global expansion, and scaling platforms that serve enterprises, small businesses, and consumers alike."

Recognition that inspires and motivates

North's elevated stature on the top companies list is highlighted by its agility in serving a broad range of clients, from small businesses to mid-sized merchants to world-wide enterprises, as well as its prowess in processing over $100 billion in annual electronic transactions. The company is also praised for its focus on simplifying operations — it's known as "the easiest payment technology company to do business with" — while flexing national payment power that offers scalable payment ecosystems that foster business growth across multiple industries.

"We are thrilled to be recognized as a top payments company and see Kirk Haggarty among the industry's leading executives," said Kari Lawry, Chief Human Resources Officer at North. "This dual recognition is a powerful testament to our people power. We've built a team of the brightest minds and fostered a culture where everyone can thrive and excel. This honor truly underscores North's significant impact on the dynamic fintech landscape and showcases what amazing things can be achieved when you empower your people."

Haggarty's recognition as a top executive is defined by his wide-ranging influence across several key facets of North's business — as well as the company's focus on forward thinking. In addition to his financial expertise and strategic insight, he is in charge of the organization's capital formation, treasury, and M&A activity. Haggarty is also essential to North's team operations, overseeing human resources, sales functions, and bringing his leadership to a number of North subsidiaries, including Point & Pay, Humboldt Merchant Services, Signature Payments, Inovio, Sekure Payment Experts, and PayProTec.

"We have an everlasting commitment to continuous evolution and to what we accomplish as a team," noted Haggarty. "I am deeply honored to be recognized as an individual, but we at North will always work together as one to build a better way of doing business." Haggarty also remarked that "the greatest accolade for North is in the number of people, businesses, and organizations who want to collaborate with us as we create the next generation of payments."

About North

Founded in 1992, North is a leading financial technology company building innovative, frictionless, end-to-end payment solutions for businesses of all sizes and industry types. North's superior solutions span the entire payment ecosystem, from development, to partnerships that expand the landscape, creating a flexible universe that supports growth and scale for small businesses and merchants, as well larger enterprises. They offer easy-to-manage operations and payments infrastructure with a user-friendly merchant portal, end-to-end processing capabilities, and personalized support. For more information, please visit www.north.com.

About The Financial Technology Report

The online publication is known as a leading, comprehensive source for business news, investment activity, and corporate actions related to the financial technology industry.

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