AirPlus Corporate Payment Insider

Marcus Sweeney, Executive Director of Risk Management at AirPlus, shares a practical look at risk and regulation in corporate payments. From geopolitical uncertainty to rising cybersecurity threats and the rapid pace of innovation, he breaks down why payment professionals often feel stuck between compliance pressure and business progress – and how the right rules can serve as a guide instead of a roadblock.

In the final episode of our podcast miniseries, host Jente Geerts is joined one last time by AirPlus payment specialist Peter Lybeer and Pay4You CCO Melvin van Wingerden — and this time, it’s all about the solution: virtual cards. Often misunderstood or underused, virtual cards are more than just a digital convenience. When used strategically, they can help companies regain control over unmanaged spend, increase visibility and improve supplier relationships.

Welcome to the second episode of our 3-part mini podcast series featuring Pay4You CCO Melvin van Wingerden and AirPlus B2B Payment Specialist Peter Lybeer. In this episode we’ll shine a light on something that is not making headlines in most companies: long-tail spend. What is it, why is it often a silent drain on resources, and how can you bring it under control?

Welcome to the first episode of our 3-part mini podcast series featuring Pay4You CCO Melvin van Wingerden and AirPlus B2B Payment Specialist Peter Lybeer. We’re kicking things off with a big-picture view. How are corporate payments evolving? And what does that mean for companies trying to stay ahead, especially in a world of increasing complexity and digital pressure?