Derek Dean Named CEO of Aurora Payments
Derek Dean, Chief Executive Officer, Aurora Payments • Photo Credit: Aurora Payments
LAS VEGAS, May 7, 2025 (FINANCE INTERVIEWS) — Fintech company Aurora Payments, a provider of payment technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Derek Dean as Chief Executive Officer. Dean succeeds Brian Goudie, who will assume the role of Executive Chairman.
Brian Goudie, Executive Chairman, Aurora payments • Photo Credit: Aurora payments
Dean joined Aurora as Chief Revenue Officer, where he led initiatives in direct sales, marketing, and integrated software vendor (ISV) strategy. In his new role as CEO, Dean will be responsible for accelerating organic growth and expanding the company’s position as a financial technology provider across multiple sectors.
“Handing the CEO reins to Derek is the natural next step in a leadership transition we put into motion a year ago. Derek’s energy, customer focus, and ability to scale high-performance teams have already advanced our mission and as CEO he will propel Aurora even faster while I concentrate on long-term strategy and strategic partnerships—including targeted M&A,” said Brian Goudie, Executive Chairman of Aurora Payments.
As Executive Chairman, Goudie will focus on board governance, strategic partnerships with banks and processors, and mergers and acquisitions, according to the company.
“Aurora combines a powerful technology platform with an unwavering commitment to merchant and partner success. Brian built an exceptional foundation. My focus now is to unlock the next wave of growth by deepening our fintech capabilities and delivering even more value to our partners and customers,” said Dean.
Dean brings more than 25 years of experience in enterprise software and SaaS platforms. Prior to joining Aurora, he served as President and Chief Revenue Officer at Syndigo and held a senior leadership role at EverCommerce.
“Aurora’s leadership transition underscores both the strength of its bench and its commitment to long-term value. We are excited to continue supporting Derek, Brian, and the entire team as they accelerate the company’s fintech journey,” said Jeremy Schein, Board Member of Aurora Payments and Partner at Corsair.
The leadership changes follow the recent launch of Aurora’s ARISE platform, a cloud-based solution designed to centralize and simplify payment operations for small to midsize businesses.
For more information, visit www.risewithaurora.com.
Source: Aurora Payments
