Paul Garcia

Paul Garcia is a celebrated pioneer in the financial services industry, best known for his 14-year tenure as Chairman and CEO of Global Payments. He transformed the company into a Fortune 1000 global leader, significantly expanding its international presence and growing revenue to $2. 4 billion. He holds a BA from Ithaca College and has received numerous accolades, including being named one of Americas best CEOs five times.

Outside of his extensive corporate board service, Paul is based in Atlanta, Georgia, where he lives with his wife, Carol, and their six children. He has demonstrated a commitment to his community, notably by serving as a trustee for Morehouse College and as a Director of the Commerce Club of Atlanta.

Unique fact: Paul was inducted into the Electronic Transactions Associations Hall of Fame and followed in the footsteps of his father, who was an early innovator at American Express and Diners Club.