Stephane Kasriel

Stephane Kasriel is a seasoned executive with a rich background in product management, engineering, and leadership roles within esteemed organizations. Currently serving as the VP of Product at Facebook Financial, he spearheads various payment products across popular platforms like WhatsApp, Messenger, Instagram Shops, and Facebook Marketplace. Prior to this, Kasriel was the CEO of Upwork, guiding the company through a successful IPO in 2018. His career includes pivotal positions at PayPal, undertaking diverse responsibilities such as Global Head of Consumer Products, Global Head of Mobile Business Development, and Managing Director of PayPal France. Additionally, he has made significant contributions to companies like Fireclick, Work4, and Zong, as well as co-founding Fireclick and iFeelGoods. Kasriel's influence extends beyond the tech industry, having been actively involved with the World Economic Forum and the California Governor's Future of Work Commission. His academic achievements include an MBA from INSEAD, a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University, and a Bachelor's degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Ecole Polytechnique in France.