Eric Hannelius
Fintech Leader & Payments Innovation Strategist
Building scalable, transparent, and future-ready payment solutions.
25 Years Driving Innovation in Fintech
Eric Hannelius
Founder of Vision Payment Solutions & CEO of 360-One
Experience Across the Payments Ecosystem
Eric Hannelius is a fintech entrepreneur and executive leader with a long-standing track record in payment processing, financial infrastructure, and business strategy. Throughout his career, he has played a key role in building and transforming payment platforms that support businesses at every stage of growth.
He founded Vision Payment Solutions (VPS) and served as President and CEO until the company was successfully acquired by EVO Payments International. Today, Eric is the CEO of 360-One, where he continues to drive innovation in payment technology with a strong focus on simplicity, security, and scalability.
Principles That Guide My Work
My approach is shaped by three core principles:
Vision
Anticipating and leading change across the payments ecosystem.
Integrity
Delivering transparent, value-driven solutions.
Impact
Enabling growth through scalable payment infrastructures.
These principles guide every engagement, whether with emerging fintech startups, mid-sized companies, or investor partnerships.
Supporting Companies Across the Payments Space
I work with a range of organizations in the fintech and payments space, including:
Fintech startups looking to launch or scale payment capabilities.
Mid-sized and enterprise companies seeking modern, secure payment infrastructure.
Investors, partners, and alliances who want a seasoned fintech leader on their side
What I Help Companies Build
I help organizations design, build, and optimize payment platforms and financial technology solutions. My areas of expertise include:
- End-to-end digital payments systems for startups, mid-sized, and enterprise businesses.
- Strategic fintech consulting, aligning business models with regulatory readiness and technology stack.
- Payment infrastructure architecture focused on security, scalability, and performance
- API-driven integrations that facilitate seamless operations and developer-friendly platforms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Eric Hannelius?
Eric Hannelius is a seasoned fintech executive, entrepreneur, and the CEO of 360-One. With over 25 years of leadership in financial services, payments, and technology, he has founded and scaled companies focused on strategic innovation and customer-centric financial solutions.He founded Vision Payment Solutions (VPS) and served as President and CEO until the company was successfully acquired by EVO Payments International. Today, Eric is the CEO of 360-One, where he continues to drive innovation in payment technology with a strong focus on simplicity, security, and scalability.
What does 360-One do?
360-One delivers next-generation digital payment solutions: end-to-end payment systems designed to scale with businesses, robust infrastructure built for security and compliance, and developer-friendly API and integration support.
Who are the typical clients or partners that Eric serves?
Eric works with startups, growth-stage companies, enterprise organizations, investors, and strategic collaborators who are looking for agile, technology-driven financial solutions rooted in experience and trust.
What services does 360-One provide?
- Consulting & strategy for fintech innovation and payment transformation.
- Payment infrastructure design and implementation (secure, scalable systems).
- API and systems integration to streamline existing operations.
- Support for both SMBs and enterprises seeking to optimize financial performance.
What industries or use-cases does Eric focus on?
While applicable to many sectors, his primary focus is on fintech, payments, digital financial services, open banking, and technologies driving the transformation of traditional financial systems.
How can someone engage Eric for collaboration, media, or speaking opportunities?
You can reach out via the contact channel on this site. Provide a brief description of your initiative, your role, and how you’d like to collaborate or seek commentary.
What is Eric’s philosophy or unique approach?
Eric blends deep financial services expertise with a forward-looking strategic mindset. He emphasizes transparency, customer-first thinking, and building solutions that anticipate change rather than simply react.
What kind of thought-leadership content does he provide?
Eric regularly contributes to discussions on open banking, blockchain applications in fintech, decentralized finance (DeFi), cybersecurity in digital finance, and how fintech companies can thrive amid disruption.
Where can I read or view his recent articles and media appearances?
His website lists featured articles and links to media outlets covering his perspectives across emerging fintech topics.
What makes his payment solutions different?
His solutions are built on decades of industry experience, combining enterprise-grade security and compliance with modern developer tools, flexible APIs, and a business-growth orientation. The aim: simplify payments while empowering growth.
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