PayPal Holdings Org chart
This PayPal Holdings org chart highlights the company’s organizational structure and leadership team, including key executives such as Alex Chriss (President & CEO) , Liza Contreras (Executive Assistant, Office Of The CEO) , and Kelsie Gwin (Vp, Office Of The CEO) . It provides a clear overview of the leadership team’s roles and how they work together to achieve organizational goals and ensure effective management across all functions.
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PayPal Holdings Leadership Team
Executives
Profile Summary
Alex Chriss
President & CEO
Chriss, who has worked at Intuit for 19 years, has served as executive vice president and general manager of Intuit’s small business and self-employed group since January 2019. He led Intuit’s USD 12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp in 2021.
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Liza Contreras
Executive Assistant, Office Of The CEO
Liza Contreras has extensive experience in executive assistance and office management, currently serving as an Executive Assistant in the Office of the CEO at PayPal since January 2013. Liza has also held several key executive assistant roles at PayPal, supporting senior leaders in various departments, including the Chief Business Affairs & Legal Officer and the Head of Global Strategy. Prior to PayPal, Liza worked for the City of Santa Clara as an Office Specialist to the City Clerk and gained technical expertise at AMD as a Customer Support Engineer and Technical Support Analyst/Global Inventory Specialist. Liza earned a Bachelor of Science in Network & Communications Management from DeVry University between 2000 and 2003.
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Kelsie Gwin
Vp, Office Of The CEO
Kelsie Gwin is an experienced professional with a diverse background in leadership and management. Currently serving as the VP in the Office of the CEO at PayPal, Kelsie Gwin has gained valuable insights into corporate operations. Additionally, Kelsie Gwin has previously worked as the Club Director at Whitetail Club, bringing a wealth of experience in organizational leadership. Outside of professional endeavors, Kelsie Gwin has also dedicated time to being a stay-at-home mom.
Jane Ayers
Credit, BNPL & Consumer Marketing Manager
Jane Ayers is an experienced marketing professional with a strong background in financial technology and consumer marketing. Currently serving as the Credit, BNPL & Consumer Marketing Manager at PayPal since March 2016, Jane has also held roles as Marketing Manager and Marketing Executive within the company. Prior experience includes a Marketing Manager position at CardConnect Payments, where responsibilities involved enterprise sales marketing and executing numerous campaigns, and a Marketing Manager role at eDeposit Corporation focused on producing engaging promotional content. Additional experience encompasses facilities management at Minerals and Metals Group and recruitment coordination at JPMorgan Chase. Jane holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of Richmond.
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Federico Merino
Sr. Director Of Product - Onboarding & App Engagement
Federico Merino is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in product management and leadership, currently serving as Sr. Director of Product for Onboarding & App Engagement at PayPal since August 2018. Merino’s prior roles at PayPal include Sr. Director of Product for Onboarding & Early Life Growth and Director of Product for Consumer Growth. Additionally, Merino co-founded Screenmedia, contributing as a Board Member since November 2010. With earlier positions as Head of Large Enterprise Development at PayPal and in innovation strategy at salesforce.com, Merino has demonstrated a strong background in strategic growth and development. Previous leadership roles include CEO at Isbel and Synapsis Contact Center, complemented by a solid educational foundation with an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Universidad de la República.
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David Bennett
Chair Paypal Digital Inc. Board
David Bennett is an accomplished executive with extensive leadership experience spanning various sectors. Currently serving as a Non-Executive Director at Nationwide Building Society and holding multiple key positions at PayPal, including Chair of PayPal Digital Inc. Board and Chair of PayPal UK, David Bennett has a notable track record in the digital currency space. Additional roles include Chair at Allfunds and Virgin Money, and Non-Executive Director at the Department for Work and Pensions. With a rich history of leadership at Ashmore plc and Homeserve Membership Ltd, among others, David Bennett's educational background includes a MA in Economics from the University of Cambridge and executive training at Harvard Business School.
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Deepak Gandham
Director, Principal Architect - Security Architecture
Kash Hathi
Sr. Director Financial Technologies
Kash Hathi possesses extensive experience in the financial technology sector, currently serving as Sr. Director of Financial Technologies at PayPal since January 2019. Prior to this role, Kash held the position of Director of Network and Security at PayPal Inc. from June 2015 to January 2019 and served as Director of Enterprise Applications at eBay Inc. from 2012 to June 2015. Earlier in the career, Kash worked at PayPal Inc. in various capacities, including Sr. Manager of Technology and Operations from 2006 to 2011 and Sr. Program Manager for IT & Site Operations from 2003 to 2005.
Shezad Morani
Sr. Director, Product Design - Consumer
Shezad Morani is a seasoned design leader with extensive experience in product design and user experience across prominent organizations. Currently serving as Sr. Director of Product Design for Consumer at PayPal since August 2023, Shezad leads design initiatives for all consumer-facing experiences, including checkout and the consumer app. Previously, at Meta from May 2021 to August 2023, Shezad was the design lead for the Commerce division, overseeing end-of-funnel experiences. At NBC News from November 2012 to May 2021, Shezad held multiple roles, culminating as Head of Product Design for NBC News Digital, where oversight was given to a comprehensive design discipline across various platforms. Earlier experience includes roles at msnbc.com and Joi Studios, with a foundational education in Media Arts from The University of New Mexico.
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Amy Bonitatibus
Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer
Amy Bonitatibus serves as the Chief Corporate Affairs & Communications Officer at PayPal since June 2024. Previously, Amy held the position of Chief Communications Officer & Head of Integrated Marketing at Wells Fargo from September 2022 to May 2024, where management of a ~500 person organization focused on redefining the company's narrative and brand. From April 2012 to August 2022, Amy was the Chief Communications Officer at JPMorgan Chase & Co., overseeing communications for multiple consumer lending sectors. Earlier roles include Vice President of Communications at Fannie Mae and Communications/Policy Director for Lois Murphy’s congressional campaign. Amy's career began in politics as Deputy Press Secretary for U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton. Amy earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Policy Management from Georgetown University.
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Suzan Kereere
President, Global Markets
Suzan Kereere serves as President of Global Markets at PayPal since January 2024 and is a Board Member at 3M and Grange Insurance. Previously, Suzan held the role of EVP of Global Business Solutions at Fiserv, where leadership extended to a global team of over 7,000 and oversight of a $6B+ revenue merchant business. Suzan's experience includes significant positions at Visa, where leadership encompassed merchant sales and acquiring, and at American Express across various senior roles managing extensive teams and substantial billing volumes. Suzan holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a BA in Economics from Tufts University.
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Zunaid Siddique
Senior Director, Engineering | Distinguished Architect
Zunaid Siddique is a highly experienced professional who has held various architecture and leadership roles at both PayPal and Dell. With a background in computer science and engineering, Zunaid has successfully navigated through different positions within the software development and architecture field. Zunaid holds a Bachelor's degree from The Ohio State University and a Master's degree in Business Administration from Texas State University.
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Kausik Rajgopal
EVP, Strategy, Corporate Development & Partnerships
Kausik Rajgopal is PayPal’s Executive Vice President of People and Sourcing, leading the company’s global Human Resources (HR), Procurement, Real Estate, and Payments Markets & Partnerships (PM&P) teams. Drawing on nearly 20 years of experience, Kausik offers a unique blend of senior leadership expertise in human resources, technology, and payments to this role. The HR team is responsible for global workforce planning, talent acquisition and evaluation, compensation, benefits, payroll, learning and development, as well as culture, diversity, and inclusion initiatives. The Procurement team stewards global supplier relationships and manages spend across all categories, ranging from technology to marketing. In partnership with the HR and Procurement teams, the Real Estate team helps shape PayPal’s approach to the future of work, including optimization of real estate footprints and formats to support an inclusive culture and flexible work models. Kausik also oversees PayPal’s Payments Markets & Partnerships (PM&P) team, which is responsible for developing and deepening the company’s global strategic partnerships across the payments and banking sectors. He also serves as the co-Executive Champion of Unity, the company’s community of women and allies working together to empower women at PayPal. Prior to joining PayPal, Kausik served as a Senior Partner with McKinsey & Company leading the development of high-performing HR, Procurement, and other functions for global companies across industries and sectors. Most recently, he was the firm’s co-Managing Partner for the United States office, where he was responsible for client service across all industry sectors, as well as its people priorities and initiatives, including contributing to efforts that significantly increased the hiring and advancement of women and underrepresented groups. Kausik also helped advance and scale McKinsey’s Fintech efforts in his time with the firm. He co-founded the Digital Payments Practice in 2005, led the firm’s global Payments Practice for five years from 2011 to 2016, and served as McKinsey’s global Fintech co-lead. In these roles, he worked with banks, merchants, technology, and payments players around the world. He serves as Chair of the Board and Executive Committee of the Bay Area Council and is on the Leadership Council of California Forward. He was previously a board member for the World Affairs Council, the San Francisco Symphony, and the Center for Comparative Studies in Race and Ethnicity at Stanford University. Kausik earned his MBA from Stanford’s Graduate School of Business, where he was an Arjay Miller Scholar and now serves as Vice Chair of the Advisory Council. He holds a Bachelor of Arts and Science in Political Science and Industrial Engineering from Stanford University.
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Sandro Martins
Senior Director Of Credit Data
Sandro Martins has extensive experience in the technology and finance sectors, currently serving as the Senior Director of Credit Data at PayPal. Previously, Sandro held the position of Senior Manager for AI Infra Engineering - Data Solutions at Meta, where responsibilities included overseeing data-driven initiatives. Additionally, Sandro was the Director of Engineering for the Data Platform at Box, and served as Engineering Group Manager at Intuit, demonstrating a strong background in engineering leadership and data management across various organizations.
Jamie Miller
EVP, CFO
Jamie Miller is an accomplished financial executive with extensive experience in leadership roles across prominent companies. Currently serving as the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at PayPal, Jamie has also held significant positions such as Independent Director at Qualcomm and Partner, Global Chief Financial Officer at EY. Prior to those roles, Jamie was the Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Head of Corporate Strategy at Cargill and served multiple leadership positions at General Electric, including Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Jamie Miller holds a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Miami University, earned in 1990.
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Frank Keller
EVP, General Manager – Large Enterprise & Merchant Platform Group
Leading the Consumer In-Store and Digital Commerce business for PayPal, enabling the next wave of growth for PayPal. The portfolio includes in-store solutions like QRC, *Pay, NFC and Debit Cards, ad-tech solutions of Honey and PayPal Shopping as well as the shipping and returns solutions like Happy Returns.
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Lucie Hyde
Senior Director, PayPal.com
Lucie is a global e-commerce leader with a flair for working internationally in diverse teams. She is an excellent people person with a collaborative, coaching style. She earned the top team engagement scores in the EU director population at eBay two years running, achieving 97% positive engagement in the second year. Her experience spans e-commerce, financial services, e-government and news journalism and includes experience in operational, strategic and senior leadership roles. Her expertise includes content strategy & management, globalisation & localisation, user experience & design, and commercial & channel management. She has extensive experience of leading through change and have a deep interest in and understanding of web and content technologies, and the possibilities these offer to customers and commercial organisations. Her personal interests include travel, baking, teaching children to code, running a Girl Guide unit and spending time with her two children and two dogs.
Isabel Cruz
EVP & Chief People Officer
Isabel Cruz is an experienced human resources executive currently serving as the EVP & Chief People Officer at PayPal. Prior to this role, Isabel held multiple senior leadership positions at Walmart, including SVP & People Leader for Global Technology, Services & Corporate Teams, SVP & People Leader for Global Technology & Services, and SVP & Chief People Officer for Walmart eCommerce U.S. Isabel's tenure at General Electric included roles such as Senior Human Resource Leader for Business Development & Transition Management Office, Global Inclusion Leader, and Senior Human Resource Leader for Global Finance, as well as Global Human Resource Leader for GE Hitachi Nuclear Energy and Diversity & Community Relations Leader at GE Capital. Isabel holds degrees from Fairfield University and Rutgers University.
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Diego Scotti
EVP, GM, Consumer Group & Global Marketing & Communications
Diego Scotti is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in various leadership roles. Currently serving as EVP and General Manager of the Consumer Group and Global Marketing and Communications at PayPal, Scotti also holds positions as Chair of the Board of Directors for the Ad Council and as a Board Member for Global Citizen. Previous experience includes serving as EVP and Chief Marketing Officer at Verizon and as SVP and Chief Marketing Officer at J.Crew. Scotti earned a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and Communications from Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales between 1991 and 1995.
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Avinesh Reddy
Senior Director - Enterprise Post-processing
Avinesh Reddy is an experienced professional with a background in various industries such as finance, technology, and consulting. Currently, Avinesh serves as the Head of Post Processing & Servicing at PayPal, leading a team of product managers and engineers. In addition to their role at PayPal, Avinesh also holds positions at Effectus Capital Management and Rentoza. With a strong educational background including executive education from the Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Avinesh has a breadth of experience in business development, product management, and technology leadership.
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Srini Venkatesan
Executive Vice President And Chief Technology Officer
Srini Venkatesan serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer at PayPal, bringing extensive experience in technology and leadership across various organizations. Previously, Srini held the role of Executive Vice President of U.S. Omni & Platforms Technology and Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Technology at Walmart Global Tech. At Yahoo, Srini was Vice President of Engineering for Ads and Data. Additionally, Srini held the position of Senior Vice President of Products and Engineering at Marketo, and served as CTO and VP of Product and Technology at StubHub.
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Yuchen Zhang
Senior Manager, Venmo Credit Risk Strategy
Yuchen Zhang is a seasoned professional in credit risk strategy, currently serving as Senior Manager of Venmo Credit Risk Strategy at PayPal since May 2016, where responsibilities include building and optimizing a high-performance analytics team to enhance customer experience and credit risk outcomes. Prior to PayPal, Yuchen held various roles at Discover Financial Services from September 2012 to April 2016, including Project Manager of Credit Risk Management, where efforts significantly improved underwriting strategies and reduced manual reviews. Yuchen holds a Master's degree in Statistics from Harvard University and a Bachelor of Business Administration in Actuarial Science/Math from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Steve Winoker
SVP, Chief Investor Relations Officer
Steve Winoker is SVP, Chief Investor Relations Officer at PayPal Holdings.
Michelle Gill
EVP & GM, Small Business & Financial Services Group
Michelle Gill is EVP & GM, Small Business & Financial Services Group at PayPal Holdings.
Jose Fernandez da Ponte
VP & GM, Blockchain, Crypto & Digital Currencies
Jose leads PayPal’s Blockchain, Crypto and Digital Currencies business unit, focused on ensuring end-to-end management of PayPal’s underlying cryptocurrency product, technology infrastructure, partnerships and regulatory foundations to drive continued growth in the space Before PayPal, Jose led Beyond Core, the advanced science and technology unit at BBVA, where he led teams working on artificial intelligence, data and privacy, and decentralized protocols. Jose also ran PayPal's Spanish South American business and drove the company's strategic agenda in Emerging Markets. Before his first cycle at PayPal, he was a founding General Partner at Quercus Equity Partners, an early investor and member of the Board at low-cost airline clickair, and a consultant with McKinsey & Company
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Wei Lin Lee
VP, Corporate Strategy
Wei Lin Lee is the current Vice President of Corporate Strategy at PayPal. Wei Lin has a long and accomplished history in the business world, starting out as an attorney at Slaughter and May before becoming a corporate Manager at Bain & Company. Wei Lin then left Bain to join Tough Mudder Inc. as their Director of Operations. Most recently, Wei Lin worked at PayPal as their Global Product Marketing Manager from January 2014 to December 2016, before being promoted to their current position. Wei Lin Lee has a LLB from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and is certified as a Barrister of England and Wales from the Honorable Society of the Middle Temple. Wei is also certified as a Solicitor of England and Wales. Wei Lin Lee reports to Alfonso Villanueva, SVP, Chief of Staff to CEO. Some of their coworkers include Peter Sanborn - VP, Head of Corporate Development & Paypal Ventures, Alex Cross - Senior Director, M&A Integration Lead, and Guy Ronen - Senior Director, Transformation & Integration Enablement.
Raktim Mitra
Head Of Credit Card Risk
Raktim Mitra is an experienced leader in credit risk management and analytics, currently serving as the Head of Credit Card Risk and Head of Global Credit Risk Analytics at PayPal since November 2024. Prior to this role, Raktim held the position of Chief Lending Officer at Varo Bank from January 2022 to November 2024, as well as Senior Director at Carvana and VP of Credit Risk Strategy for Apple Card at Goldman Sachs. At Goldman Sachs, Raktim managed key risk strategies and developed core underwriting risk models. Raktim's career also includes significant roles at Lending Club, Discover Financial Services, and experience as a Business Analyst at Mu Sigma. Raktim holds a B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Karnataka and an MS in Industrial & Systems Engineering (Operations Research) from Virginia Tech.
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Chao Han
Head Of Product Commercialization And Partnership
Chao (Hayden) Han is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in product management and technology solutions. Currently serving as the Head of Product Commercialization and Partnership at PayPal since December 2019, Chao drives strategic initiatives. Concurrently, Chao holds a position as a Product Expert at Ant Financial, focusing on enhancing global payment connectivity for digital wallets. Prior experience includes roles at Green Dot Corporation as a Product Owner, managing multiple hosted brand platforms, and at Nokia Bell Labs as Solution Lead overseeing a global team and project management. Early career highlights include positions at Dell and GrapeCity, where Chao provided technical consultancy and lead system analysis for various software solutions. Chao obtained a Master's degree in Computer Software Engineering from the University of Science and Technology of China, which further solidified a strong foundation in technology and product development.
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Sandipan Chatterjee
Sr Director of Product, Head of Payments Optimization & Risk
Sandipan Chatterjee is a seasoned product leader with extensive experience in the payments and eCommerce sectors, currently serving as Sr Director of Product at PayPal, where Sandipan has driven significant growth through innovative product strategies in payments optimization and risk management. Notable accomplishments include leading the development of a Risk-as-a-Service suite, achieving a 350+ basis points increase in global conversion rates for PayPal Wallet, and successfully launching a unique identity-based account linking product. Previous roles include leadership positions at Braintree, eBay, The Toro Company, Infosys Technologies, and Visa, complemented by a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science from The University of Burdwan.
Anitha Umapathy Williams
Head Of Acquiring, Product Management
Anitha Umapathy Williams has extensive experience in product management and strategic operations within the payments industry, having held positions such as Head of Acquiring at PayPal and Partnership Strategic Operations Manager at Stripe. Prior roles include Global Payments Partner & Market Manager and Account Management Team Lead at Braintree, as well as Operations Manager at Monkey N Middle and Account Coordinator at Camuto Group. Anitha holds a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on Marketing from Indiana University - Kelley School of Business and pursued further education at UC Berkeley Extension.
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Aaron J. Webster
Member Of The Supervisory Board
Aaron James Webster is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in risk management across various industries. Currently serving as Executive Vice President and Global Chief Risk Officer at PayPal, previous roles include Chief Risk Officer and Global Head of Operations and Latin America at SoFi, Managing Director for Latin America at Galileo Financial Technologies, and Chief Risk Officer for Retail Bank and CitiMortgage at Citi. Additionally, Aaron held leadership positions in risk management at Toyota North America. Academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in International/Global Studies from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and participation in the Toyota Strategic Leaders Program at the University of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.
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James Sheridan
Lead Team Leader Collections
James Sheridan has extensive experience in the financial industry, previously working as an Account Manager at Bank of America from October 2006 to March 2015. Currently, James works at PayPal as the Lead Team Leader Collections, a position James has held since March 2015.
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