Paulette Rowe

As the CEO of Stax, Paulette Rowe is focused on leading Stax through its transformation to an end-to-end processor while delivering on Stax’s value proposition for its customers and driving profitable revenue. In addition to her role as CEO, she is an Independent Operating Partner at Greater Sum Ventures and board member of United Utilities Group Plc, United Utilities Water Ltd., and Thredd (UK) Ltd.

Previously CEO of Paysafe’s Integrated and E-commerce Solutions division, Paulette is a seasoned global executive with strategic leadership experience across banking, payments, and fintech. Known for growing and transforming businesses, driving market growth, and building winning cultures with strong customer alignment, she has held senior leadership positions with organizations such as Barclays, Meta, Royal Bank of Scotland/NatWest, and GE Capital.

Widely recognized as a prominent figure in financial circles, Paulette has earned multiple accolades as one of the “Most Influential Women in Payments,” among other honors. She also earned an MBA from INSEAD and a graduate degree from the University of Birmingham.