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Daniel O'Connell

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Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer at Valor PayTech
📍 Melville, New York, United States

Daniel OConnell is a seasoned fintech executive with over 25 years of experience driving financial success in high-growth organizations. As EVP and CFO at Valor PayTech, he leverages his background from senior roles at First Data, Safrapay, and Markaaz. He holds a Bachelors degree from Queens College.

Outside of his direct financial responsibilities, Daniel demonstrates a strong interest in executive-level business strategy and thought leadership. His engagement with publications like the Harvard Business Review suggests a commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead of market trends in commerce and management.

He has a proven record of helping companies achieve significant revenue growth and successfully scale operations.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Melville, New York, United States
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Priorities

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Payments Innovation
He actively participates in industry events like TRANSACT and the ETA Strategic Leadership Forum, focusing on emerging trends like AI and open banking in fintech.
Small Business Enablement
Passionate about providing small businesses with the right digital solutions, emphasizing the importance of partnerships and leveraging data to meet their specific needs.
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Career

Work history

9-2023
Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer
Valor PayTech
3-2022 - 6-2023
Chief Business Officer
Markaaz
4-2020 - 3-2022
President & Chief Operating Officer - Merchant Acquiring
Safrapay
7-2016 - 4-2020
Chief Operating Officer - Merchant Finance
Ascentium Capital
6-2002 - 7-2016
Senior Vice President - Merchant Acquiring , Leasing, TASQ and Cash Advance
First Data Corporation
In the press

Media appearances

Valor PayTech Appoints Daniel O'Connell- Payments and Fintech Veteran as new Chief Financial Officer. Featured in Business Wire
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Daniel O'Connell - Valor PayTech. Featured in Valor PayTech (official website)
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Education
Bachelor's degree
Queens College
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