Christopher Octon

Christopher Octon is a global leader in unattended and digital payments serving as Senior Director of Unattended Payments in Europe at Planet. With 25+ years of international experience across payments, mobility, and transit technology, he has transformed how people move, pay, and interact with infrastructure worldwide.

Career Milestones

Led development of on-bus technology for 900 London buses in 2000 as Project Manager at Wayfarer Transit Systems
Served as President for North American operations, securing major contracts across key U.S. cities
Held senior leadership positions at 3C Payment, Flowbird, Cale Access UK, and Parkeon
Delivered flagship parking and transit solutions globally

At Planet, Christopher unifies payments, software, and mobility to create seamless customer experiences. His analytical mindset, commercial clarity, and partnership-driven leadership consistently deliver growth and operational excellence across diverse markets.

In his presentation, Christopher will explore technology, behavioral shifts, and market forces shaping next-generation unattended payment experiences and strategies organizations need to implement now to maintain competitive advantage.