ATMIA's CEO Announces Retirement

Sioux Falls, SD, USA, London, UK & Cape Town, SA – ATMIA today announced that after 21 years with ATMIA, Mike Lee, CEO, is retiring from his position at the end of June.

“I’m totally grateful for my time with ATMIA,” Mike, who is also President of the ATM Security Association and Chairperson of the Consortium for Next Gen ATMs, said. “It’s been a fabulous journey I went on with my awesome team, brilliant Board of Directors and supportive members across the world.” 

Mike told ATMIA that from July, he’ll be in semi-retirement enjoying pursuing his writing and artistic career.

“When I joined ATMIA at the turn of the century, we had just under 100 members in the US, where the association was founded in 1997, and we had one product – ATM insurance. Today, we have thousands of members in about 70 countries, we run the ATM Security Association, we have developed an unbeatable portfolio of products, member services and annual industry events, we have a blueprint and template for the future of the ATM as an API App self-service device, and we have an important advocacy role globally for a complex industry based on ATM technology systems and the socio-economically vital role of cash. I can testify that the growth of ATMIA has been truly blessed. So I have nothing but thankfulness in my heart.”

ATMIA has formed a CEO Search Committee to draw up a shortlist of candidates, with the aim of finding a new CEO for ATMIA by June.

“We’ll be reaching out soon to those interested in this challenging and strategically invigorating international role,” Mike added. “Our 25th anniversary year is a good time to bring on board a new leader and a new leading voice for the industry.”

ABOUT ATMIA - ATMIA is the leading non-profit trade association representing the entire global ATM industry. ATMIA serves thousands of members from around 500 companies globally, spanning the entire ATM ecosphere, including financial institutions, independent ATM deployers, equipment manufacturers, processors, and a plethora of ATM service and value-added solution providers. ATMIA provides education, advocacy and connections to help its members keep abreast of industry news and developments; increase knowledge and professionalism; improve operational efficiencies; understand and influence regulatory processes; participate in the local, regional and global ATM community; and forge new relationships to advance their businesses. Founded in 1997, ATMIA has active chapters in the United States, Canada, Europe, Latin America, Asia-Pacific, Asia, Africa, India and the Middle East focusing on the unique needs and issues of each region. For more information, please visit atmia.com. Follow us on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook or YouTube.