Francis Barel

Francis Barel is the Country Manager and Director of PayPal France, leading the company's operations in France since 2019.13 He manages PayPal's 4th biggest territory globally, overseeing a team that helps large merchants in France grow their business through PayPal services.1

Barel has a diverse background in finance and technology:

• He holds an MBA from the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth.14
• Prior to PayPal, he worked for 7 years as a strategy consultant at Greenwich Consulting Group in Paris and Opera Solutions in New York.1
• He also worked for BNP PARIBAS CIB and graduated from EDHEC Business School.1

At PayPal France, Barel's responsibilities include:

• Managing the team dedicated to developing the French market.2
• Representing PayPal in France and internally for all matters affecting France.2
• Overseeing operations serving over 14 million active users in France.2

Barel is also known for:

• Being the first man to join Unity, PayPal's Affinity Group promoting the role of women inside and outside the company.1
• Being a published author in both English and French.1
• Actively participating in educational initiatives, including sponsoring and teaching at business schools.2