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Euronet Worldwide Announces Passing of Board Member Andrzej Olechowski
LEAWOOD, Kan., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) today announced that Andrzej Olechowski, a member of its Board of
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[{"type":"text","content":"LEAWOOD, Kan., April 28, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Euronet Worldwide, Inc. (NASDAQ: EEFT) today announced that Andrzej Olechowski, a member of its Board of Directors, passed away on April 25, 2026, at the age of 78. Dr. Olechowski had served as a director of the Company since May 2002 and was a nominee for re-election at the Company’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. In light of his passing, he is no longer standing for re-election, and the Company’s Board of Directors has reduced the number of nominees for election at the Annual Meeting. “Dr. Olechowski has been a consummate and highly knowledgeable member of our Board and provided me with valued counsel over many years,” said Michael J. Brown, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Euronet. “He was a statesman and a gentleman, and we will miss his insight and contributions. We extend our deepest condolences to his family and loved ones.” Dr. Olechowski built his professional experience in international finance, working with UNCTAD and the World Bank. He held the office of Minister of Finance, headed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and served as economic advisor to Poland’s President Lech Wałęsa. Dr. Olechowski brought extensive international experience in finance, economics and public service to the Board, contributing meaningfully to the Company’s growth and strategic direction over more than two decades of service. About Euronet Worldwide, Inc. Euronet (NASDAQ: EEFT) is a global leader in payment processing and cross-border transactions, operating for more than 30 years and now serving clients in 200+ countries and territories. We support financial institutions, merchants and global brands with technology-driven solutions, while enabling businesses and consumers to send, receive and spend money seamlessly worldwide. By operating one of the world’s largest independent electronic payment networks spanning merchant acquiring, transaction processing and point-of-sale infrastructure, Euronet enables real-time, digital and cross-border movement of money at global scale. In 2025, Euronet processed more than 20 billion transactions across its network. Headquartered in Leawood, Kansas USA, Euronet operates from 74 offices worldwide. For more information, visit www.euronet.com. Forward-Looking Statements Statements contained in this news release that concern Euronet's o...