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.
Paul Garcia
Chairman & CEO at Global Payments Inc
Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Overview
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Financial Technology
As the former CEO of Global Payments, he has over 35 years of leadership in the electronic payments and financial services industry.
Global Market Expansion
He spearheaded the growth of Global Payments from a primarily US-based company to a global giant operating in dozens of countries.
Corporate Governance
He has extensive board experience, serving as a director for companies like SunTrust (now Truist), Dun & Bradstreet, UnitedHealth Group, and West Corporation.
Media Appearances
Work History
7-2000 - 6-2014
Chairman & CEO at Global Payments Inc
6-1982 - 6-1997
President & CEO at NaBanco
Director at SunTrust
Director at West Corporation
Director at Dun & Bradstreet
Education
1971 - 1975
BA from Ithaca College
1970 - 1971
"A" Levels from Haberdashers' Aske's School, Elstree, England
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Location : Atlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Level : Mid-senior
Designation : Chairman & CEO at Global Payments Inc
