John Gibbons is a distinguished financial services executive with more than 30 years of experience in fintech and banking. He began his career at JPMorgan Chase, rising through the ranks in investment banking and corporate finance, where he advised on multimillion-dollar deals for financial institutions. Gibbons later held senior positions at Citigroup and First Data Corporation, honing his expertise in payments processing, regulatory compliance, and strategic growth initiatives before joining FISERV INC. in 2005. As Co-Head of the Financial Institutions Group (FIG) at FISERV INC. from 2012 to 2020, Gibbons spearheaded the division's expansion, overseeing services for over 5,000 banks, credit unions, and fintech partners. Under his leadership, the FIG achieved record revenue growth of 35% annually, driven by innovative solutions like cloud-based core banking systems and real-time payment platforms. Key achievements include orchestrating the integration of acquired entities post the 2019 First Data merger, which enhanced FISERV's market dominance, and launching award-winning cybersecurity frameworks that protected client assets amid rising digital threats. Post-retirement from FISERV, Gibbons has served as an independent advisor to venture capital firms and boards, authoring influential reports on the evolution of embedded finance. His contributions earned him the American Bankers Association's Distinguished Service Award in 2019, cementing his legacy as a visionary in financial technology.