Professional Summary
Professional Overview
Bruce Shirey is an accomplished payments and technology executive with over 25 years of experience driving strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. As the Director of Partner Strategy at Fortis, he is responsible for building and maintaining key relationships with industry partners to drive growth and expansion across the organization.
Experience Summary
Current Role
In his current role as Director of Partner Strategy at Fortis, Bruce is responsible for developing and executing the company's partner strategy, identifying new growth opportunities, and fostering collaboration between Fortis and its strategic partners. He serves as a trusted advisor, leveraging his deep industry expertise to help partners optimize their go-to-market strategies and unlock new revenue streams.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Fortis, Bruce held several senior-level positions in the payments and technology sectors, including Payments Advisor at A&R Advisory, Associate Director of Payments & Strategy at CCC Intelligent Solutions, SVP of Business Solutions at Amaryllis, and VP of Technology Partner Solutions at Visa. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated a proven track record of driving business growth, improving operational efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions that address the evolving needs of clients and partners.
Academic Background
Bruce holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Nevada, Reno, where he graduated with distinction.
Areas of Expertise
- Payments and financial technology
- Strategic partnership development
- Go-to-market strategy and execution
- Payment processing and merchant services
- Payments integration and product management
- Business development and relationship management
Professional Impact
During his tenure at Visa, Bruce was instrumental in developing and launching several new technology partner programs, which resulted in significant revenue growth and increased market share for the company. At CCC Intelligent Solutions, he played a key role in the successful integration of the company's payment processing capabilities, streamlining operations and enhancing the customer experience.
Conclusion
With his extensive industry experience, strategic mindset, and collaborative approach, Bruce Shirey is poised to drive continued success for Fortis and its partners. His passion for innovation and commitment to delivering exceptional results make him a valuable asset in the ever-evolving payments and technology landscape.
