Robert M. Cortopassi serves as President and Chief Operating Officer of Global Payments Inc., a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions. In this pivotal role, he oversees the company's global operations, including merchant solutions, issuer solutions, and software verticals, driving strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, innovation, and customer-centric growth. Appointed to his current position in April 2021, Cortopassi plays a key role in executing Global Payments' vision to deliver seamless payment experiences across industries, leveraging his deep expertise to navigate complex market dynamics and fuel expansion in high-growth areas like digital payments and enterprise software. Cortopassi joined Global Payments through the company's 2016 acquisition of Heartland Payment Systems, where he had risen to President and Chief Operating Officer after more than two decades of leadership. At Heartland, he spearheaded sales transformation, product innovation, and operational scaling, growing the small-to-medium business (SMB) segment into a powerhouse while pioneering integrated payment and POS solutions. His tenure there earned him recognition for exceptional revenue growth and customer retention, culminating in a seamless post-acquisition integration that bolstered Global Payments' North American merchant services footprint. Under Cortopassi's stewardship, Global Payments has achieved significant milestones, including multi-billion-dollar revenue streams from merchant acquiring and issuer processing, strategic partnerships with major fintech players, and advancements in cloud-based platforms. A Rutgers University alumnus with a proven track record in payments technology, he continues to champion digital transformation, fostering a culture of agility and excellence that positions Global Payments as a global leader in the evolving payments ecosystem.