John Caplan
John Caplan is the CEO and Director of Payoneer, a global payment and commerce-enabling platform. He joined Payoneer as Co-CEO in May 2022 and transitioned to CEO in March 2023. Caplan is recognized for his leadership in scaling companies in the digital economy and has been instrumental in Payoneer's focus on empowering small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) to participate in the global economy. John Caplan became CEO of Payoneer in March 2023, after serving as Co-CEO since May 2022. From 2017 to 2021, he was President of North America and Europe at Alibaba.com, where he significantly grew the business unit. Caplan founded OpenSky in 2009, an SMB software platform acquired by Alibaba in 2017. He also held CEO and CMO roles at Ford Models, Inc. (2002-2009) and About.com (1998-2001) respectively. His diverse background in scaling digital economy companies aligns with Payoneer's mission to empower global commerce for small and medium-sized businesses.
Career Milestones
- Became CEO of Payoneer in March 2023, after serving as Co-CEO since May 2022.
- Led Alibaba.com’s North America and Europe business from 2017 to 2021, achieving significant growth.
- Founded OpenSky in 2009, an SMB software platform later acquired by Alibaba in 2017.
- Served as CEO of Ford Models, Inc. from 2002 to 2009 and as CMO of About.com from 1998 to 2001.
- Recognized for scaling digital economy companies and driving SMB participation in global commerce.
About Payoneer
Payoneer, founded in 2005, is a fintech company providing cross-border payment solutions. They help freelancers, small to medium-sized businesses, and enterprises send and receive international payments. Core features include multi-currency accounts, a prepaid Mastercard, and integration with global marketplaces like Amazon and Upwork. Benefits include lower fees, faster processing, and simplified global financial management.