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Ariel Katz
VP Strategy & Growth at Payset
Ariel Katz is the VP Strategy & Growth at Payset, a leading online payments platform based in London, England.23 Here's an overview of his professional background and experience:
Career History
Ariel Katz has an extensive background in finance, strategy, and corporate development:
- Current Role: VP Strategy & Growth at Payset (since June 2023)1
- Previous Positions:
- VP Finance & Strategy at EverC (September 2021 - April 2023)
- Corporate Development, Europe at Visa (April 2019 - August 2021)
- Growth Equity Investor at Claridge Israel (May 2015 - April 2019)
- Manager, M&A and Investment Advisory at KPMG (August 2010 - April 2015)
- Associate, M&A and Investment Advisory at Deloitte (January 2009 - June 2009)
- Senior Financial Auditor at PwC (September 2005 - December 2008)
Education
Ariel Katz has a strong educational background in finance and management:
- Master's degree in Financial Management from Vlerick Business School (2009-2010)
- Master's degree in Economic and Financial Sciences from Ichec Brussels Management School (2000-2005)
- Studied Economic and Financial Sciences at IÉSEG School of Management (2004)
Skills and Expertise
Throughout his career, Ariel has gained expertise in:
- Financial advisory
- Investment strategies
- Corporate development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Growth equity investments
- Fintech industry
Role at Payset
As VP Strategy & Growth at Payset, Ariel Katz is responsible for driving the company's strategic initiatives and growth plans. He has noted that Payset experienced significant growth in 2023, with revenues increasing 2.5 times year-over-year. Ariel is focused on expanding Payset's presence in Europe and executing a verticalization strategy in 2024.2
Languages
Ariel is multilingual, with proficiency in:
- French (native or bilingual)
- English (native or bilingual)
- Hebrew (full professional proficiency)
- Dutch (professional working proficiency)
Ariel Katz's diverse experience in finance, strategy, and corporate development across multiple countries and industries makes him well-suited for his role in driving Payset's growth and strategic initiatives in the global payments sector.
