Valor PayTech Welcomes Tom Pojero as Executive Vice President

JERICHO, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Valor PayTech, is excited to announce the appointment of Tom Pojero as its new Executive Vice President. Tom brings more than three decades of experience in the payments and financial services industries, having held senior leadership roles at globally recognized organizations including Visa, Worldpay, and American Express.

In his new role, Tom will leverage his extensive expertise to drive strategic growth, build valuable partnerships, and enhance Valor’s suite of payment solutions for ISOs, ISVs, and merchants. His focus will be on expanding Valor’s market presence and solidifying its position as a transformative force in the payments industry.

“Tom’s impressive background and proven leadership in the payments space make him an exceptional addition to our team,” said Eric Bernstein, CEO of Valor PayTech. “His deep knowledge of the industry, combined with his experience in building high-performing teams and driving growth, will be invaluable as Valor continues to scale.”

Tom’s career highlights include serving as Vice President at Visa, where he lead the Regional Acquiring business, and as President at Worldpay, where he played a pivotal role in expanding the company’s footprint in the payments industry. Prior to that, Tom spent over 30 years at American Express in various senior leadership roles, including Senior Vice President/General Manager of Merchant Acquisition and Optimization. During his tenure, he oversaw the development and launch of the OptBlue acquiring program as well as led teams responsible for acquiring, managing, and growing merchant relationships, contributing significantly to the company’s revenue and client success.

“Joining Valor PayTech is an incredible opportunity to work with a team that’s redefining what’s possible in payments,” said Tom Pojero, Executive Vice President of Valor PayTech. “Valor’s innovative platform, focus on customer success, and commitment to empowering merchants align perfectly with my passion for driving meaningful industry change. I’m excited to contribute to the company’s growth and continued success.”

Tom’s appointment reflects Valor’s dedication to bringing experienced and visionary leaders into its team as it continues to provide cutting-edge, unified commerce solutions to its partners and merchants.

About Valor PayTech

Founded in 2019, Valor PayTech is a leading provider of cloud-based, processor-agnostic payment solutions designed for ISOs, ISVs, and merchants of all sizes. Valor’s unified commerce platform offers innovative tools for in-person, online, and mobile payments, empowering businesses to streamline operations, increase efficiency, and drive growth. For more information on Valor PayTech, visit valorpaytech.com.