Segpay has announced the appointment of Tom John as its new Chief Technology Officer, effective July 23, 2026. John will be responsible for leading Segpay’s technology team and overseeing the continued development of its payment platform.

Leadership and Experience

John brings more than 25 years of experience in leading technology organizations within the financial and consulting industries. His background includes co-founding the AI data analytics company InsitesData, where he served as Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer. He has also led various technology companies, focusing on areas from software development to cloud transformation.

Segpay CEO Cathy Beardsley stated that technology has consistently been the foundation of Segpay’s success. Beardsley noted John’s extensive leadership experience and his track record of building and growing organizations. John expressed his excitement to join the team, acknowledging Segpay’s reputation for innovation and reliability in payments. He also stated his intention to help continue deploying technology that supports Segpay’s merchants.

Segpay's Recent Activities and Leadership

The appointment of Tom John follows a period of notable activity for Segpay. On July 9, 2026, Segpay partnered with adult industry attorney Corey D. Silverstein to provide specialized legal compliance and policy support for its merchant network. This collaboration aims to enhance legal services for Segpay’s merchants.

Cathy Beardsley, Segpay’s President & CEO, was named a finalist for the 2025 PayTech Awards USA in the “Woman in PayTech” category. This recognition, announced on October 29, 2025, highlighted Beardsley’s leadership, innovation, and dedication to fostering an inclusive payments ecosystem. Beardsley founded Segpay nearly two decades ago with the goal of providing secure, reliable payment processing to all merchants, regardless of their industry. She previously held a role at Verizon Business.

In other company news, Segpay recognized Wesley Deus as one of its Q2 Employees of the Quarter. As a Software Developer, Deus is involved in solving complex technical challenges, automating processes, and building reliable applications to ensure smooth and secure high-risk payment solutions for merchants. Deus stated that he values knowing his work makes a genuine impact for users.

Industry Context

The adult industry trade publication also reported on several other developments in the sector around the same time as John’s appointment. On July 22, 2026, JustFor.fans (JFF) launched a curated section based on artist Tom of Finland’s work, featuring inspired creators. The same day, a Dutch National Police Corps cybercrime team conducted raids on hosting companies in three cities, seizing servers owned or used by the adult website Motherless as part of an investigation into possible illegal content.

Earlier in July, MyMember.site debuted its TantumPay payment processing solution on July 21, 2026. On July 20, 2026, payment service provider and consultancy firm StreamPayments joined the Association of Sites Advocating Child Protection (ASACP) as a corporate sponsor. Also on July 20, 2026, AdultHTML introduced its customizable AI projects development service. A U.S. district court ruled on July 16, 2026, that it has jurisdiction to hear a copyright infringement lawsuit against tube site Eporner, despite Eporner being based outside the United States. On the same day, BranditScan launched a public API and an affiliate program to allow creator platforms to integrate its anti-piracy services.

AEBN also released its top performer lists for the second quarter of 2026. On July 15, 2026, Kenna James and Derek Kage were named AEBN’s top stars for straight and gay theaters, respectively. On July 9, 2026, AEBN revealed Kasey Kei as its top trans star for the second quarter of 2026.

Key Facts

  • Tom John was appointed Chief Technology Officer of Segpay on July 23, 2026.
  • John has over 25 years of experience leading technology organizations in financial and consulting industries.
  • He co-founded AI data analytics company InsitesData and served as its Chief Information Officer and Chief Technology Officer.
  • Segpay CEO Cathy Beardsley was a finalist for the 2025 PayTech Awards USA in the “Woman in PayTech” category.
  • Segpay partnered with attorney Corey D. Silverstein for legal compliance and policy support on July 9, 2026.
  • Wesley Deus was recognized as a Q2 Employee of the Quarter for his work as a Software Developer at Segpay.