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Alan Manuel

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Managing Principal at Smarter Solutions Pty Ltd
📍 Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Alan is the Managing Principal of Smarter Solutions, a recognised leader with over 30 years of experience in the payments industry. He specializes in strategy, regulatory compliance, risk, and data security. Colleagues describe him as a "true professional, " "knowledgeable, " and "technically proficient, " with a notable background in International Economics from the University of Sydney.

Away from his professional focus, Alan shows a keen interest in social causes and civic duty. He actively raises awareness about modern slavery, advocates for mental health discussions, and has contributed his time to the Australian Electoral Commission in various operational roles during elections.

He initiated and chaired a national discussion group for major financial institutions to coordinate the implementation of PCI DSS security standards.

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Experience
16 Years
Current Role
Managing Principal
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
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Payments Compliance
Has extensive senior management experience coordinating industry relations, compliance, and regulatory participation for over 100 financial institution clients.
Data Security Standards
Demonstrated industry leadership by initiating and chairing the National PCIDSS Discussion Group to align major financial institutions on security implementation.
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Career

Work history

12-2000
Managing Principal
Smarter Solutions Pty Ltd
6-2016 - 8-2016
Polling Place Second in Charge and Post Poll Voting Count Co-ordinator Multiple Electorates
Australian Electoral Commission
1-2013 - 12-2014
Chairman National PCIDSS Discussion Group
Australian PCI Payments Industry
9-2007 - 12-2014
Senior Manager Industry Relations, Compliance and Advisory
Cuscal Limited
9-2005 - 9-2007
Senior Manager Compliance and Implementation
Cuscal Limited
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Education
1991 - 1992
Business Administration and Management
Charles Sturt University
1974 - 1980
International Economics
University of Sydney
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