Fiserv Appoints Takis Georgakopoulos as CEO, Maintains 1%-3% Growth Outlook
FISV•Fiserv has appointed Takis Georgakopoulos as CEO, replacing Mike Lyons who left to become CEO of Truist Financial Corporation. The company reaffirmed its 2026 guidance for 1%–3% organic revenue growth and adjusted EPS of $8.00–$8.30.
1. Leadership Transition
Effective immediately, Takis Georgakopoulos has been named CEO of Fiserv, succeeding Mike Lyons, who steps down to assume the CEO role at Truist Financial Corporation. Georgakopoulos also joins the Board of Directors as part of this leadership change.
2. Executive Background
Georgakopoulos joined Fiserv in late 2024 and most recently served as Co-President of Technology and Merchant Solutions after a tenure as COO of those divisions. He previously led global payments at J.P. Morgan’s Corporate and Investment Bank and was a partner at McKinsey & Company.
3. Financial Outlook Reaffirmed
Fiserv has confirmed its full-year 2026 targets, expecting organic revenue growth of 1% to 3% and adjusted earnings per share between $8.00 and $8.30. This maintains the guidance provided on May 5, supporting stability for investors.
