About Cereja
We're revolutionizing payment solutions for marketplaces and SaaS platforms globally.
Meet the founder
Hi, I am Simon!
I'm a fintech and payment system architect with leadership experience building and operating sophisticated payment infrastructures at world-class tech companies—Mews, Uber, Miro, and Atlassian.
In 2025, I launched Cereja so I can help more companies optimize their payment ecosystems. My background uniquely positions me to bridge technical expertise with strategic vision, connecting product, engineering, finance, and operations teams to solve complex payment challenges.
I specialize in helping organizations overcome payment inefficiencies, tackle integration hurdles, and capitalize on strategic growth opportunities through improved payment infrastructure.
Experience
At a global hospitality technology platform, I designed and implemented embedded payment and fintech infrastructure for a hyper-growth business, managing billions in payment volume across 85 countries.
Earlier in my career, I led payment partnerships at Uber, implementing numerous onshoring initiatives and cost-saving measures that saved millions annually while handling over $100B in transactions across regulated and unregulated markets. I've also helped design and build recurring billing and payment systems at Miro and Atlassian during their critical hyper-growth stages.
Based in Amsterdam,
Working globally
Industry Leader
Built and operated payment systems at Mews, Uber, Miro, and Atlassian handling billions in transactions
Global Expertise
Managed payment operations across 85+ countries, implementing strategic onshoring initiatives
Value Creation
Saved companies millions annually through optimized payment routing and strategic provider negotiations
Our Global Expertise
At Cereja, we leverage our extensive global experience to deliver unparalleled payment solutions for hospitality businesses of all sizes.
Industry Leader
Built and operated payment systems at Mews, Uber, Miro, and Atlassian handling billions in transactions across diverse markets and regulatory environments.
Global Expertise
Managed payment operations across 85+ countries, implementing strategic onshoring initiatives that optimize cross-border transaction flows for international hotel chains.
Value Creation
Saved companies millions annually through optimized payment routing and strategic provider negotiations tailored specifically to the unique needs of hospitality businesses.
Our Approach
We bring together experienced global tech leaders to provide specialized payment consulting to hospitality organizations of all sizes.
Expert Team
Our consultants bring decades of combined experience from leading technology companies, specializing in payment infrastructure for the hospitality sector.
Tailored Solutions
We develop customized payment strategies for hotels of all sizes, from boutique properties to global chains, addressing their unique challenges and opportunities.
Proven Results
Our work has consistently delivered measurable improvements in authorization rates, cost reduction, and operational efficiency for hospitality businesses worldwide.
Global Presence
Based in Amsterdam but operating globally, we serve hospitality businesses across continents.
Worldwide Operations
With experience managing payment systems across 85+ countries, we understand the unique challenges and regulations of different markets. Our global perspective helps hotels optimize their payment infrastructure regardless of location.