EVO Payments Appoints Nikki Harland to Board of Directors

ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--EVO Payments, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP) (“EVO”), a leading global provider of payment technology integrations and acquiring solutions, announced today that it has appointed Nikki Harland to its Board of Directors effective March 1, 2022.

Ms. Harland is the Chief Operating Officer of Paradies Lagardère where she is responsible for overseeing the general operations and customer service initiatives for both the Retail Division and Dining Division. Prior to her current role, Ms. Harland held several leadership roles at Paradies Lagardère, including President of the Retail Division and Senior Vice President of Human Resources, and was a founding member of the company’s Diversity and Inclusion Council. Prior to joining Paradies Lagardère in 2014, Ms. Harland held leadership positions at Gap, Inc., Toys “R” Us and Turner Broadcasting System. Ms. Harland currently serves on the Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta Foundation Board of Trustees and the National Black Arts Festival Board of Directors.

“We are very excited to welcome Nikki to our Board of Directors,” stated Ray Sidhom, Chairman of the Board of Directors. “Nikki’s strong leadership experience and ability to drive operational efficiencies and cultural initiatives will be valuable to EVO as we continue to grow our business and enhance shareholder value.”

About EVO Payments, Inc.

EVO Payments, Inc. (NASDAQ: EVOP) is a leading payment technology and services provider. EVO offers an array of innovative, reliable, and secure payment solutions to merchants ranging from small and mid-size enterprises to multinational companies and organizations across the globe. As a fully integrated merchant acquirer and payment processor in over 50 markets and 150 currencies worldwide, EVO provides competitive solutions that promote business growth, increase customer loyalty, and enhance data security in the international markets it serves.

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