Joe Proto

Joe Proto is a seasoned executive and entrepreneur with over 40 years of experience in the financial technology and payments industry.1 He currently serves as Board Chairman, Director, and Advisor for several innovative technology companies, including ActiveWorx, Green Check, Finexio, Identifee, LendKey, Photon Commerce, and is part of the Google Cloud EAB (Executive Advisory Board).1

Career Highlights

• Current Role: After semi-retiring from Mastercard, Proto returned to his entrepreneurial roots to help innovative FinTech companies succeed.1

• Previous Positions:

  • Executive Vice President at Mastercard (2019-2022)1
  • Chairman and CEO of Transactis (2007-2019)1
  • President of REMITCO at First Data (now Fiserv) (2000-2006)1
  • Founder and CEO of REMITCO (acquired by FirstData, now part of Fiserv) (1995-2000)1

Expertise and Focus

Proto specializes in:

• Accelerating B2B digital transformation
• Integrating A/P and A/R with expanded payment channels and financing options
• Automating regulation and compliance
• Supporting small businesses, particularly in their recovery from economic downturns1

Education

• BA in English from Montclair State University (1974-1978)
• MA in Education from Maharishi International University (1978-1980)1

Additional Ventures

Proto is also a Founding Partner at Windham Ventures, focusing on innovative life sciences, medical devices, healthcare IT, and MedTech since 2004.1

Throughout his career, Joe Proto has demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation in the FinTech sector, particularly in areas where cloud computing and AI are transforming banking and financial services.1