Jim Shanahan

Jim Shanahan is a seasoned payment innovation executive with a proven track record in creating, developing, and managing new companies and products within the payment industry.

Having worked with renowned industry leaders like American Express, JPMorgan Chase/Chemical Bank, MasterCard, and Bank of America/MBNA, Jim has extensive experience and expertise in various aspects of the payment sector.

As the CEO and Founder of three payment start-ups, including the first card processor in China, Jim has demonstrated his entrepreneurial acumen and strategic leadership.

His specialties encompass new company start-ups, P&L management, business development, new product development, and strategic planning, with a focus on diverse payment forms such as credit cards, debit cards, prepaid cards, business cards, smart cards, mobile payments, and ACH.

Jim Shanahan holds an MBA in Finance & Marketing from Columbia Business School, a BA in Psychology from the University of Notre Dame, and has pursued studies in Funtology at Canisius High School.

Throughout his career, Jim has held key positions in various organizations, including Executive Director at Brandywine River Restoration Trust, CEO and Founder at Prepaidian, Inc., and Managing Director at Market Platform Dynamics, among others.

His professional journey includes roles such as Vice President New Product Development at JPMorgan Chase, Senior Vice President Products at MasterCard International, and CEO and Co-Founder at Card Alliance Network in China.

Jim Shanahan's wealth of experience, combined with his educational background and strategic expertise, positions him as an authority in payment innovation and business development within the financial sector.