Alex Chriss
Alex Chriss assumed the role of President and CEO of PayPal on September 27, 2023, and has since focused on expanding beyond traditional payment services. During his tenure, he has emphasized innovation and customer-centric solutions, introducing initiatives like "Fastlane" and directing PayPal's entry into in-person payment solutions. Chriss aims to streamline operations, optimize cost controls, and drive profitable growth, positioning PayPal as a leading digital payments platform.
Career Milestones
- Appointed President and CEO of PayPal on September 27, 2023, focusing on innovation and expanding PayPal’s role beyond traditional payment services.
- Introduced strategic initiatives like “Fastlane” and in-person payment solutions to enhance customer experience and drive growth.
- Prior to PayPal, served nearly two decades at Intuit, culminating as Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Small Business and Self-Employed Group.
- Led Intuit’s small business segment to 20% customer CAGR and 23% revenue CAGR during his tenure.
- Instrumental in Intuit’s US$12 billion acquisition of Mailchimp in 2021, expanding the company’s platform and reach.
- Drove the transformation of QuickBooks into a cloud-based platform, integrating AI and machine learning to improve user experience.
- Brings a strong record of strategic leadership, innovation, and growth to his role as CEO of PayPal.
About PayPal
PayPal is a global digital payment platform that enables secure online transactions for individuals and businesses worldwide. It serves buyers, sellers, and merchants by offering convenient solutions like online checkout, mobile payments, and peer-to-peer transfers. PayPal differentiates itself through a strong reputation for customer trust, robust security, and continuous innovation in payment experiences.