[News](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research?field_article_type=24) # Payments Canada announces executive leadership promotions March 31, 2021 Payments Canada announced two strategic promotions, adding capacity and influence to its executive leadership team. Andrew McFarlane, Executive Director of Modernization, joins Payments Canada from Accenture, the firm working with Payments Canada to provide in-depth industry expertise in support of the [Modernization initiative](http://modernization.payments.ca/). Andrew has held this position for the last year in a consultative role. With this move, Andrew’s role will expand to include executive oversight of Payments Canada’s corporate strategy. Cyrielle Chiron, Chief Strategy Officer (CSO), will report to Andrew. We are also pleased to announce changes to Anne Butler’s portfolio. The Industry Relations and Government Relations functions will now report into Anne, in addition to the Regulatory Affairs, Legal, Policy and Rules teams. She will also be responsible for Payments Canada’s [Member Advisory Council](http://www.payments.ca/about-us/how-we-collaborate/member-advisory-council) and [Stakeholder Advisory Council](http://www.payments.ca/about-us/how-we-collaborate/stakeholder-advisory-council). These changes will provide Payments Canada with a more comprehensive view of Canada's payments ecosystem, and will more effectively inform our strategic objectives for the future of payments. [Return to newsroom](https://www.payments.ca/insights/news-research) ## Keep reading [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News October 1, 2026 ### Payments Canada welcomes six new members as expanded membership... Twenty-two new members have joined since 2025 regulatory changes — a necessary step for those seeking access to critical national payment infrastructure, including the forthcoming Real-Time Rail... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-welcomes-six-new-members-expanded-membership-eligibility-reaches-one-year-milestone) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News September 25, 2026 ### Payments Canada names Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President... Payments Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Stephan Orzechowski as Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Business Transformation. Stephan will lead strategic vendor partnerships... ](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/payments-canada-names-stephan-orzechowski-vice-president-strategic-partnerships-and-business) [ ![placeholder.png](/sites/default/files/styles/article/public/placeholder.png?h=5dafd208&itok=qKDbzxAp) News July 27, 2026 ### ACSS rule changes enhance payment system processes Updates provide expanded definitions and process efficiency Payments Canada has implemented a series of administrative and operational amendments to the Automated Clearing Settlement System (ACSS)... ](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)[Learn more](https://www.payments.ca/acss-rule-changes-enhance-payment-system-processes)