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We’re AirPlus, a leading European corporate payment provider, and we speak with industry experts for interesting insights into the world of corporate payments. We discuss key topics related to B2B payments and business travel, as well as the latest trends and insights that help companies streamline their payment processes in a smart and simple way.

  1. Mar 24

    The new standard for corporate payments (with Carrie Haywood)

    Carrie Haywood, Head of Customer and Business Services, offers her interpretation of the new standard of corporate payments based on our recent survey findings. Talking with Mesgebe Werku-Lessner, we get to hear the importance of trust and reliability vs innovation, the impact the drive for efficiency is having on customer proximity, and the value of human access in an increasingly digital environment.

  2. 12/04/2025

    Regulations in corporate payments: Curse or compass? (with Marcus Sweeney)

    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.

  3. 07/07/2025

    Rethinking corporate spend – Episode 3 – “It’s not the payment itself that creates friction — it’s everything around it.

    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.

  4. 06/30/2025

    Rethinking corporate spend - Episode 2 - What is long-tail spend and why does it matter?

    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?

  5. 06/23/2025

    Rethinking corporate spend - Episode 1 - "Cash is king and the king is back"

    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?

  6. 05/05/2025

    What's shaping corporate payments? (with Mads Krumhardt Enggren)

    AirPlus CEO Mads Krumhardt Enggren spills the beans on the biggest trends and initiatives shaping the payment industry right now. And with over 25 years in the industry, he has plenty of insight to share about maximizing the success of your corporate payment program.

  7. 05/02/2025

    Vom Konzern zur Eigenständigkeit: Wie Innomotics global eine zentrale Bezahllösung einführte (mit C. Feuerecker)

    Nach der Ausgliederung aus einem Großkonzern stand der Motorenentwickler Innomotics vor der Herausforderung, eigene Strukturen für Geschäftsreisen und Zahlungsprozesse aufzubauen. Christopher Feuerecker, Global Travel & Fleet Manager, berichtet im Gespräch mit Michael Friedrich von AirPlus, warum das Unternehmen auf eine zentrale Bezahlung setzt, welche Vorteile sich daraus ergeben und welche Hürden beim internationalen Rollout gemeinsam gemeistert wurden.

  8. 02/05/2025

    Ohne Ablenkung ans Ziel: Wie zentrale Bezahlung Geschäftsreisen vereinfacht (mit Thomas Bethmann, msg systems ag)

    Ob für Hotelzimmer, Flugreisen, Bahnfahrten oder Mietwagen: Das Beratungsunternehmen msg systems ag vertraut ganz auf eine zentrale Buchung und Bezahlung. Warum die Ismaninger ihre Prozesse so aufgesetzt haben, wie das in der Praxis funktioniert und was die Reisenden dazu sagen, das berichtet Travel Manager Thomas Bethmann von msg im Podcast.

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