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International Women’s Day 2024: A conversation with women leaders in the US payments industry

  • To commemorate March's International Women's Day, Tearsheet engaged in conversations with some of the prominent women leaders in the US payments industry.
  • Our discussions explore their current roles while reflecting on their career journeys that paved the way for them to be at the top of their game.
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International Women’s Day 2024: A conversation with women leaders in the US payments industry

While women make up nearly half of the global population, amounting to 4.04 billion individuals, their representation in C-suite positions within the financial services sector globally stands at 18% as of 2023.

Despite their minority presence in the financial sector, women leaders have played pivotal roles in shaping the evolving payments industry over the last decade. From embracing digital advancements to leveraging technology, adapting to changing consumer demands to navigating regulatory complexities, they have consistently risen to the occasion.

To commemorate March’s International Women’s Day, I engaged in conversations with some of the prominent women leaders in the US payments industry. Our discussions explore their current roles while reflecting on their career journeys that paved the way for them to be at the top of their game.


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