Mark Britto

Mark Britto is Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer at PayPal Holdings. He is the founder and chairman of the board of directors of Boku. He is an advisor to Sonder Corp. With an impressive background as an entrepreneur, sales and financial services executive, he brings to his role at PayPal a diverse and wide-ranging experience and a passion for leading high-performance teams. He is responsible for PayPal’s end-to-end product and engineering organizations, overseeing the Omni Payments and Branded Experiences teams to advance PayPal’s position as the preferred digital payment method for consumers and merchants worldwide. In addition, he leads the team responsible for implementing the company’s credit solution strategies that drive consumer engagement and merchant business growth. Previously, he served as EVP of Global Sales and Lending and SVP of Global Lending and Major Markets, where his strong leadership helped transform our sales and lending organizations to support PayPal’s long-term growth strategy. Prior to joining PayPal, he founded Boku, which he led for nearly a decade. Boku has grown into the world’s largest independent carrier billing company, integrated with hundreds of mobile carriers worldwide. Prior to Boku, he served as CEO of Ingenio, a services and effective advertising sales company that he took over in 2007 after acquiring AT&T. His first company, Accept.com, was bought by Amazon in 1999 and became the foundation of Amazon’s global payment platform. He served as Amazon’s senior vice president of global services and sales for four years. He began his career at leading national banks FirstUSA and Bank of America in senior credit and risk management roles. He holds a master’s degree in operations research and a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering and operations research from the University of California, Berkeley.

Executive Vice President, Chief Product Officer | Fintech & Payments Industry Leader

Summary

Seasoned technology executive with over 25 years of experience in payments, e-commerce, and digital platforms. Proven track record of building and scaling successful companies, from startups to global enterprises. Expert in product strategy, business development, and organizational leadership with extensive investment experience in financial technology and software companies.

Professional Experience

EVP, Chief Product Officer | PayPal

https://www.paypal.com/ch/home 

February 2020 – December 2022

• Led end-to-end product and engineering organizations, overseeing Omni Payments and Branded Experiences teams
• Drove strategic initiatives to advance PayPal’s position as the preferred digital payment method globally
• Spearheaded development of credit solutions to increase consumer engagement and merchant growth
• Managed comprehensive product strategy and engineering execution across the organization

EVP, Global Sales and Credit | PayPal

https://www.paypal.com/ch/home 

February 2019 – February 2020

• Directed global sales and distribution of PayPal’s products and services
• Led client management and partner development initiatives
• Developed and implemented credit strategies to drive consumer engagement and merchant growth

Chairman & Founder | Boku

https://www.boku.com/ 

January 2009 – Present

• Founded and built the largest independent carrier billing company worldwide
• Established partnerships with global merchants including Facebook, Sony, Spotify, and Microsoft
• Secured funding from top-tier investors including Andreessen Horowitz, Benchmark Capital, and NEA
• Expanded operations across Europe, Latin America, and Asia
• Served as CEO from 2009 to 2017, leading company through significant growth and market expansion

CEO | Ingenio

2002 – 2007

• Led company to successful acquisition by AT&T in 2007
• Managed venture-funded service marketplace and performance advertising operations
• Drove strategic growth and market positioning

SVP, Worldwide Services and Sales | Amazon.com

https://www.amazon.com/ 

1999 – 2002

• Oversaw Business and Corporate development
• Led payments, personalization, and community functions
• Contributed to Amazon’s early growth and service expansion

Co-founder | Accept.com

1998 – 1999

• Co-founded venture-funded peer-to-peer payments company
• Successfully led to acquisition by Amazon.com

Mark Britto Investments

1. Black Ore
   • Deal Date: November 7, 2023
   • Deal Type: Early Stage VC
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
2. Conduit
   • Deal Date: January 13, 2022
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
3. Certifyit
   • Deal Date: March 19, 2021
   • Industry: Real Estate Services (B2C)
   • Company Stage: Out of Business
4. Certifyit
   • Deal Date: March 20, 2020
   • Industry: Real Estate Services (B2C)
   • Company Stage: Out of Business
5. Certifyit
   • Deal Date: April 5, 2019
   • Industry: Real Estate Services (B2C)
   • Company Stage: Out of Business
6. Thirstie
   • Deal Date: March 1, 2019
   • Industry: Business/Productivity Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
7. SFOX
   • Deal Date: August 16, 2018
   • Industry: Other Financial Services
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
8. Moni (London)
   • Deal Date: November 11, 2015
   • Industry: Financial Software
   • Company Stage: Out of Business
9. AmpMe
   • Deal Date: September 1, 2015
   • Deal Type: Angel (individual)
   • Industry: Entertainment Software
   • Company Stage: Generating Revenue
10. Prism Money
    • Deal Date: February 18, 2015
    • Deal Type: Seed Round
    • Industry: Financial Software
    • Company Stage: Generating Revenue

Investment Focus Areas

• Financial Technology
• Business Software
• Digital Entertainment
• Real Estate Services

Education

• MS, Industrial Engineering and Operations Research | University of California, Berkeley (1984-1985)
• BS, Operations Research | University of California, Berkeley (1980-1984)

Skills

• Start-ups (35 endorsements)
• Product Strategy
• Payment Systems
• Business Development
• Strategic Planning
• Team Leadership
• Digital Transformation
• E-commerce
• SEO
• Angel Investment
• Venture Capital

Contact Information

• Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area

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