Joe Stark

Seasoned Financial Services Leader Driving Innovation and Growth Across North America

Professional Overview
Joe Stark is a respected financial services executive with over 30 years of industry experience. As the VP, GM Head of Bank & Cross Border Specialized Sales, N.America for Visa Direct, he leverages his deep expertise in global payments, product management, and client relations to drive strategic initiatives and deliver transformative solutions for Visa's banking and cross-border clients across North America.

Experience Summary

Current Role
In his current role at Visa, Joe is responsible for leading a team of specialized sales professionals serving the bank and cross-border payments segments. He oversees the development and implementation of sales strategies to acquire new clients and deepen relationships with existing customers, ensuring they maximize the value of Visa Direct and other Visa payment solutions. Under his guidance, the team has achieved significant revenue growth and expanded Visa's footprint in the North American market.

Career Progression
Prior to joining Visa, Joe held senior leadership positions at leading financial institutions, including Head of Americas at Earthport, where he was instrumental in scaling the company's cross-border payments business, and Managing Director, Regional Head of Product Management, Americas at Standard Chartered Bank, where he spearheaded the development and rollout of innovative payment products. Earlier in his career, Joe spent over 20 years at JPMorgan Chase, rising through the ranks to become an Executive Director and contributing to the firm's success in a variety of roles.

Academic Background
Joe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from a leading university, where he graduated with honors. He has also completed executive education programs at prestigious business schools, further enhancing his strategic and leadership capabilities.

Areas of Expertise

• Global payments and cross-border transactions

• Product management and innovation

• Sales strategy and client relationship management

• Financial services operations and regulatory compliance

• Team building and leadership

Professional Impact
Throughout his career, Joe has demonstrated a proven track record of driving growth, operational excellence, and client satisfaction. At Earthport, he led the expansion of the company's cross-border payments business in the Americas, which contributed significantly to the firm's overall success. At Standard Chartered Bank, he spearheaded the development and launch of innovative payment solutions that helped the bank strengthen its competitive positioning and serve its clients more effectively.

Conclusion
With his extensive experience, strategic mindset, and passion for innovation, Joe Stark is a valuable asset to Visa as it continues to shape the future of digital payments and empower its banking and cross-border clients to thrive in an evolving financial landscape.