Monika Liikamaa is stepping down from her role as co-CEO of Finnish FinTech Enfuce.
The company is a powerhouse in Europe’s card issuing and processing sector and has announced that Denise Johansson has taken the reins as sole CEO.
Enfuce is aiming to become Europe’s number one issuer processor and grow revenue 10x by 2030.
Liikamaa, who was interviewed by BusinessCloud at November’s Web Summit in Lisbon in an article headlined ‘Is this Europe’s sweariest unicorn boss?’, will transition out of her role as co-CEO, although she’ll remain closely connected to Enfuce as a founder and shareholder.
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The decision, made jointly after consultation with the board and all founders, comes as the business continues to expand across markets, sectors and regulatory environments.
Johansson said: “As co-CEOs, Monika and I have taken Enfuce from a bold idea and created the next generation issuer processing platform powering some of Europe’s leading card programmes.
“Our shared leadership has given Enfuce the strength and flexibility to deliver on this ambition. Now, I look forward to leading this next chapter of powerful growth.”
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Writing later on LinkedIn, Johansson said: “As we enter this next phase, I’m genuinely excited about what lies ahead.
“We’ve built strong foundations, and now it’s about continuing to scale, execute, and unlock the opportunities in front of us.
“Monika will step back from the operational role after an incredible 10 years of building Enfuce together.
“What we have built side-by-side – from that first ‘yes’ to where we are today – is something I will always be grateful for.
“Monika, Enfuce is what it is today because of that partnership, and I want to thank you for the journey, the ambition, and everything we created together.
“What doesn’t change is who we are, what we stand for, and where we’re going.
“The opportunity ahead of Enfuce is significant – and I truly believe the best chapters are still in front of us.”
Female-founded
Founded in 2016, Enfuce is a female-founded and female-led global payments partner solving payments complexity for ambitious brands, banks and fintech leaders.
Enfuce holds an Electronic Money Institution (EMI) licence from the Finnish FSA and from the UK’s Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
Its PCI-DSS certified platform guarantees 99.999% uptime, global scalability, and card scheme connectivity – powering global growth with integrity by design.
At the time of BusinessCloud’s interview with Liikamaa in November 2025, around 30 of Enfuce’s total staff of 156 were based in London with plans to grow further in the UK.