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Our rich heritage creates a strong foundation for building one of the largest money-transfer networks in the world. Consumers trust Western Union® to connect them with friends and loved ones.

Western Union, along with our subsidiaries Orlandi Valuta® and VigoSM, offers the security and convenience consumers want. In 2007 we processed over 67.7 million consumer-to-consumer money transfers and 404.5 million consumer-to-business transactions. Our company continues to grow to meet the evolving needs of global consumers.

Corporate Fact Sheet

Western Union generated a total revenue of $4.9 billion in 2007 through our three core businesses: Money Transfer, Bill Payment and Prepaid Services.

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Payment Services Fact Sheet

Western Union Payment Services, a division of The Western Union Company, offers a complete suite of electronic and cash bill-payment services.

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WesternUnion.com Fact Sheet

Consumers can use one of our transactional websites for 12 countries in nine languages to securely route money to support family and friends.

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Mobile Money Transfer Service Fact Sheet

When Western Union looks at a mobile phone, we see more than a just device to make calls or send text messages. The Western Union® mobile money transfer program will provide consumers with an additional option to send and receive funds how, where and when they want.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Fact Sheet

Western Union supports the communities in which our employees and consumers work and live through our socially responsible efforts.

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Foundation Fact Sheet

The Western Union Foundation began in 2000 as a philanthropic organization to facilitate charitable giving programs worldwide.

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The United States and Canada Fact Sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer , Bill Payment and Prepaid services at more than 59,800 agent locations in the region.

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Latin America, Caribbean, Mexico (LACA) Fact Sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer, Bill Payment services and a variety of ways for consumers to send and receive funds in the region.

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Europe, Middle East, Africa and South Asia (EMEASA) Fact Sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer services through more than 189,500 agent locations in the region and online.

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Asia Pacific (APAC) Fact Sheet

Western Union offers Money Transfer services through more than 50,000 agent locations in the region and online.

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Company at a Glance

Corporate Headquarters

Englewood, Colorado

Current Highlights

  • More than 345,000 Agent locations (including Western Union, Vigo and Orlandi Valuta locations)
  • More than 200 countries and territories

Employees

  • More than 1,300 at headquarters
  • More than 6,000 worldwide

Leadership

  • Christina Gold, President and CEO
  • Liz Alicea-Velez, EVP, Latin America and the Caribbean
  • David Barnes, EVP, United States/Canada and Strategic Development
  • Guy Battista, President, Western Union Financial Services, Inc., EVP, Western Union Company
  • Royal Cole, EVP, Payment Services
  • Hikmet Ersek, EVP, EMEASA
  • Gail Galuppo, EVP, Chief Marketing Officer
  • Robin Heller, EVP, Operations and IT
  • Ian Marsh, EVP, Asia Pacific
  • Anne McCarthy, EVP, Corporate Communications and Public Affairs
  • Scott Scheirman, EVP and CFO
  • David Schlapbach, EVP, General Counsel and Secretary
  • Grover Wray, EVP, Human Resources

Media Contact

Sherry Johnson
Corporate Communications
+1 720-332-4750
Sherry.l.johnson@westernunion.com



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