Longtime Payment Industry Executive to Lead European Efforts for PCI SSC
WAKEFIELD, Mass., 18 August 2025 — The PCI Security Standards Council (PCI SSC), a global standards body for the payment card industry, announced today that Úna Dillon has been named Regional Director, Europe for PCI SSC. As Regional Director, Úna will serve as the primary liaison with European payment security stakeholders. In this role, she will drive awareness and growth of the Council with an emphasis on educating stakeholders on the importance of data security for payments and supporting the adoption of PCI SSC standards within the European region.
Úna brings more than 28 years of experience in the payments industry to the Council. Over the last nine years, Úna has served at the Merchant Risk Council (MRC) where she held multiple roles including Managing Director MRC Europe, VP Global Expansion, and leading their advocacy function globally. As Vice President Advocacy, she navigated complex regulatory landscapes, drove payment fraud prevention strategies, and created opportunities for innovative payment solution providers across the ecosystem.
“We are excited to have Úna leading our efforts across the region as the Regional Director for Europe,” said Diana Greenhaw, Head of Engagement at PCI SSC. “Úna brings a wealth of experience to the Council in payment regulation, fraud prevention, and financial services strategy. She will play an important role in helping PCI SSC to maintain and build key relationships in order to bring greater expertise and participation to all that we do.”
“Joining the PCI Security Standards Council is a natural next step in a career dedicated to advancing the security, trust, and integrity of the global payments ecosystem,” said Úna Dillon. “With 28 years in the payments industry, I bring a deep understanding of the regulatory landscape, compliance frameworks, and the evolving needs of stakeholders across the value chain. I look forward to contributing my experience, industry insight, and network to help drive collaboration and strengthen payment security standards across Europe and beyond.”
Úna lives in Greystones, Ireland with her husband. In her free time, she enjoys walking, swimming, flying airplanes, collecting antiques, hosting dinner parties, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. She is also proficient in five languages.
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