Jenna Padilla

Chief Growth Officer, GOAT Payments

Professional Overview
Jenna Padilla is a seasoned payments industry executive with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth initiatives. As the Chief Growth Officer at GOAT Payments, she is responsible for leading the company's expansion efforts, cultivating key partnerships, and spearheading innovative go-to-market strategies.

Experience Summary

Current Role
As the Chief Growth Officer at GOAT Payments, Jenna is tasked with accelerating the company's market share and revenue growth. In this role, she oversees the strategic partnership development, sales, and marketing functions, working closely with cross-functional teams to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities. Under her leadership, GOAT Payments has secured several high-profile partnerships, diversifying its customer base and expanding its geographical reach.

Career Progression
Prior to her current role, Jenna held several leadership positions within the payments industry, including Vice President of Strategic Partnership Development at GOAT Payments, Head of ISO Sales - Paysafe Payment Processing North America at Paysafe Group, and Executive Vice President of ISO & Financial Institutions Development at Merchants' Choice Payment Solutions. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a proven track record of driving revenue growth, fostering strategic alliances, and leading cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious business objectives.

Academic Background
Jenna holds a Bachelor of Business Administration degree from the University of Texas at Austin, where she specialized in Finance and Marketing.

Areas of Expertise

• Payments industry strategy and growth

• Strategic partnership development

• Sales and business development

• Channel management and ISO/agent relationships

• Go-to-market planning and execution

• Cross-functional leadership and team building

Professional Impact
During her tenure at GOAT Payments, Jenna has been instrumental in securing several high-profile partnerships that have expanded the company's geographic reach and diversified its customer base. Under her leadership, GOAT Payments has experienced double-digit year-over-year revenue growth, solidifying its position as a leading payments provider in the industry.

Conclusion
Jenna Padilla is a seasoned payments industry executive with a proven track record of driving strategic growth and innovation. As the Chief Growth Officer at GOAT Payments, she is poised to continue her success, leveraging her expertise and industry connections to expand the company's market presence and cement its position as a trusted partner for businesses of all sizes.