Alan Townsend appointed CEO of EFTEX

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PayDay News
4 Feb, 2026
Australian-based payments services provider EFTEX has announced Alan Townsend as their new Chief Executive Officer.
Alan Townsend appointed CEO of EFTEX

Australian-based payments services provider EFTEX has announced Alan Townsend as their new Chief Executive Officer.

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