people · May 18, 2026
Airwallex Appoints Christos Chamberlain to Lead UK and EMEA Operations
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Airwallex appointed Christos Chamberlain, former General Manager of Flexport, to lead operations across the UK and wider European region as part of its March 13, 2026 EMEA expansion announcement. The company is investing $1.135 billion across EMEA over the next five years to drive growth by 2030, including plans for approximately 100 new senior engineering hires in London. EMEA revenue grew 116% year-on-year in Q4 2025 with transaction volume up 226%, driven by customers in travel, software, and e-commerce. Annual recurring revenue surpassed US $1.2 billion with 85% year-on-year growth following the prior Series G round.