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Aurora Payments Appoints Ryan Cross as Chief Financial Officer

Industry veteran brings financial leadership across the payments ecosystem to drive financial excellence and growth

LAS VEGAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aurora Payments, a full‑service payment technology provider, today announced Ryan Cross as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for leading the company’s finance organization and driving financial excellence, operational efficiency and growth.

Aurora Payments, a full‑service payment technology provider, today announced Ryan Cross as Chief Financial Officer, responsible for leading the company’s finance organization and driving financial excellence, operational efficiency and growth.

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“We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan to Aurora,” said Derek Dean, Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Payments. “His proven track record in large‑scale merchant finance and strategic planning will be instrumental as we continue to scale our full‑stack fintech platform and deliver even greater value to our partners and customers.”

Cross brings over 15 years of financial leadership in the payments and merchant services industry. Most recently, he served as CFO of Wells Fargo’s Merchant Services business, overseeing finance, accounting, and strategic planning for a multibillion‑dollar merchant portfolio. Prior to Wells Fargo, Cross held senior finance and accounting leadership roles over a ten‑year tenure at Worldpay and its predecessor organizations, including Fifth Third Processing Solutions and Vantiv.

“Aurora has built an extraordinary platform and a culture of innovation,” said Ryan Cross, Chief Financial Officer of Aurora Payments. “I look forward to collaborating with Derek and the team to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and real‑time insights that accelerate our growth.”

About Aurora Payments

Aurora Payments is a united network of processing, technology, and payments solutions, supporting over 27,000 merchants and $12 billion in annual processing volume. Founded in 2005, Aurora has carved out leadership in several industries through its innovative products, exceptional service, and deep vertical expertise. The company’s proprietary platforms —ARISE, RISE CRM, Calendarise, and NailSoft—are cloud-based solutions designed to simplify payments and operations for small and midsize businesses. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Aurora Payments is backed by Corsair, a leading private equity firm focused on payments, software, and financial service investments.

Follow Aurora Payments on LinkedIn or X, or learn more at https://risewithaurora.com.

Contacts

Dominic Litten
SVP, Marketing and Partnerships
+1 2165132935
Dom.Litten@risewithaurora.com

Aurora Payments

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Headquarters: Tempe, Ariz.
CEO: Derek Dean
Employees: 200
Organization: PRI

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Contacts

Dominic Litten
SVP, Marketing and Partnerships
+1 2165132935
Dom.Litten@risewithaurora.com

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