CLEVELAND, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Kurv, formerly Electronic Merchant Systems, announces the appointment of Honora Moore as General Counsel and Nicole Kennedy as Chief of Staff, further bolstering its executive ranks. This follows a strategic majority investment by BharCap Partners, LLC, made in 2024.
Afshin Yazdian, Chairman and CEO, stated, “In the past few months, we have continued to transform [Kurv] and organically grow the organization. Adding Honora and Nicole to our already talented team will help us continue to execute our strategy.”
Honora Moore, Kurv General Counsel
Moore brings over 20 years of legal expertise and 16 years of payments industry experience to Kurv. Her dynamic career spans litigation, corporate and employment law, risk management, and financial services. A graduate of Fordham Law and a Stein Scholar, Moore has held similar positions at Get Beyond, Global Payments, and Heartland Payment Systems.
“I am thrilled to join [Kurv] during such a transformative time,” Moore says. “I look forward to leading strategic legal operations and supporting my colleagues as we build on [Kurv’s] reputation for excellence.”
Nicole Kennedy, Kurv Chief of Staff
Kennedy is a well-known industry veteran with extensive experience in leadership roles at Elavon, Mindbody, and, most recently, Global Payments. At Global Payments, Kennedy led the partner relationships group and revenue strategy teams and played a key role in the integration of TSYS after its merger with Global. At Mindbody, she led its international and US payment strategy and integration efforts, growing the processing volume to over $1 billion monthly.
In her new role at Kurv, Kennedy will guide strategic initiatives, streamline operations, and build partnerships to deliver greater value to merchants.
“[Kurv’s] commitment to helping businesses succeed aligns perfectly with my passion for leveraging payments to create meaningful results. I’m excited to join this talented team and contribute to its ongoing success,” says Kennedy.
Leadership Expansion Under Afshin Yazdian
Since joining Kurv, Yazdian has focused on empowering the company through talent acquisition and operational excellence.
“We are excited to welcome Honora and Nicole to the leadership team. Their experience and expertise will be invaluable as [Kurv] continues to grow its influence and impact within the payments industry,” Yazdian says.
These appointments follow other key hires, including Dan Stanbridge (Chief Risk & Compliance Officer), Nicole Frayn (Director of Underwriting), and Eric McLean (Vice President of Specialized Merchants).
About Kurv
Kurv is a premier payment platform that caters to businesses of every size. Over 40,000 retail, internet, and omnichannel customers nationwide utilize our suite of modern payment solutions. From credit card processing and risk management to sales software, Kurv offers robust tools that empower businesses to thrive. Kurv further leverages the services of its subsidiaries to drive client success. Discover more at kurvpay.com.
