Matthew E. Price (Matt) is a distinguished leader in the global electronic financial payments industry, based in Orlando, Florida. With over three decades of extensive experience, Matt has cultivated a unique career characterized by significant contributions across various executive roles, including sales, product management, operations, business development, and client services. His career trajectory reflects a deep commitment to enhancing the financial services ecosystem, driving innovation, and developing strategies that deliver measurable results for multinational clients.

Matt’s tenure at Visa inc. is particularly noteworthy.  As a Senior Director of Gold Card Management and later as Senior Account Executive (Vice President), he played a crucial role in Visa’s remarkable growth from under $100 billion to over $12 trillion in annual payments volume. His responsibilities encompassed managing large multinational acquirer/processors and leading cross-functional teams to drive initiatives that increased market share for both Visa and its clients. He excelled in forming strategic partnerships, designing product and transaction routing collaborations, and negotiating contractual agreements that fueled business growth. Matt’s leadership during the 2002 Salt Lake Olympic Games, where he managed Visa’s acceptance program, showcased his ability to thrive in high-pressure, high-visibility environments.

In his role as SVP of Multinational FI Partnerships at Global Payments Inc., Matt led a sales team focused on delivering innovative pay-in/pay-out commerce solutions. He successfully drove over 250 million transactions annually while expanding merchant/acquirer relationships and enhancing clients’ return on investment through tailored payment solutions. His strategic vision enabled him to negotiate significant payment transaction routing agreements, solidifying his reputation as a trusted advisor within the industry.

Matt is currently leveraging his extensive expertise as an independent consultant, providing consultative support to clients navigating the complexities of the payments ecosystem. He helps organizations design competitive solutions, optimize pricing and interchange structures, and implement effective fraud control measures. His dual expertise in both issuing and acquiring discussions positions him as a vital resource for businesses seeking to enhance their B2B and B2C payment strategies.

Matt holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a focus on Marketing, Economics, and Finance from Indiana State University. He is also a graduate and instructor at Visa Business School, where he has contributed to developing future leaders in the payments industry.

A mission-driven leader, Matt combines a results-oriented approach with a profound understanding of the pay-in/pay-out value chain and the electronic payments authorization and settlement processes. His commitment to mentoring and coaching has nurtured the next generation of professionals in the payments landscape. He currently serves as President of the Woodlands Village homeowners’ association, a premier Orlando neighborhood and also has a passion for coaching youth sports, where he is the past president of the board for Pleasanton youth softball. Fun fact…Matt is in the local Hall of Fame for coaching girls softball.  He is also in the sports Hall of Fame for Golf at his high school in Dublin Ohio, GO Matt!

Matt’s dedication to driving innovation and excellence in the financial payments sector, along with his extensive experience managing complex client relationships, makes him a key figure in shaping the future of payments worldwide. His focus on client success, operational efficiency, and strategic growth continues to resonate throughout the industry.

Character: Matt is a mission-driven leader committed to fostering trust, integrity, and self-confidence in both his professional and community engagements.

Knowledge: He possesses extensive expertise in the global electronic financial payments industry, with a deep understanding of the pay-in/pay-out value chain and the authorization and settlement processes.

Strategic: Matt excels in developing and executing innovative strategies that enhance client ROI and drive significant transaction volumes across multinational markets.

Communication: He demonstrates exceptional communication skills, effectively engaging with clients and industry leaders to present tailored solutions and drive collaborative initiatives.