DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--This week, Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO of Western Union, a leader in cross-border, cross-currency payments, was awarded one of Austria’s highest national honours.
In a private ceremony, Mr. Ersek was honored along with his wife, Dr. Nayantara Ghosh-Ersek for their meritorious services to the Republic of Austria. Austrian Consul General, Andreas Launer was in attendance to present Hikmet and Nayantara the Decoration of Honour in Silver for Services to the Republic of Austria and Decoration of Merit in Gold of the Republic of Austria, respectively.
“As a proud Austrian, migrant and the leader of a global company, I know firsthand that global connections help us achieve more together,” said Hikmet Ersek, President and CEO of Western Union. “It is my honor to represent Austria abroad and share my personal connection to help bridge communities around the world.”
A citizen of Austria and Turkey, Mr. Ersek draws on his international background to speak out publicly for the rights of migrants and refugees worldwide.
“On behalf of the Republic of Austria, it is my privilege to present this prestigious award to Hikmet and Nayantara for their tremendous contributions, loyalty and representation in Denver and around the world,” said Andreas Launer, Austrian Consul General.
Last year, Mr. Ersek received the WU Manager of the Year 2018 from his Alma Mata, Wirtschaftsuniversität Wien. In 2016, he was also awarded “Austrian of the Year” by Die Presse and currently serves as the Austrian Honorary Consul for Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico.
About Western Union
The Western Union Company is a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement. Our omnichannel platform connects the digital and physical worlds and makes it possible for consumers and businesses to send and receive money and make payments with speed, ease, and reliability. As of September 30, 2018, our network included over 550,000 retail agent locations offering Western Union, Vigo or Orlandi Valuta branded services in more than 200 countries and territories, with the capability to send money to billions of accounts. Additionally, westernunion.com, our fastest growing channel in 2017, is available in more than 50 countries and territories to move money around the world. In 2017, we moved over $300 billion in principal in nearly 130 currencies and processed 32 transactions every second across all our services. With our global reach, Western Union moves money for better, connecting family, friends and businesses to enable financial inclusion and support economic growth. For more information, visit www.westernunion.com.
