
Bruce Lowthers is the Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of the Board of Directors at Paysafe (NYSE: PSFE), a leading global payments platform that serves the iGaming and online gambling sector. He was appointed to the role in May 2022 and has since led a comprehensive transformation of the organization, realigning it around a sales-first culture, streamlining operations, accelerating innovation, and integrating AI to deliver superior customer experiences.
Prior to joining Paysafe, Lowthers spent 15 years at FIS (NYSE: FIS), a Fortune 250 global financial technology leader, where he most recently served as President, guiding a $15 billion organization with over 65,000 employees. He earlier held senior leadership roles at eFunds, covering payment and risk management solutions, and began his career as a certified public accountant. He also helped launch four startups and two industry associations (ATPC and P20).
Under his leadership, Paysafe has strengthened its position as a premier payments provider for the experience economy, returned to growth, and expanded its U.S. presence—including the establishment of its American headquarters in Jacksonville, Florida. He was named an Ultimate CEO by the Jacksonville Business Journal in 2024.
Lowthers is widely recognized as a thought leader in payments. He is a member of The Wall Street Journal CEO Council, a Trustee of the Committee for Economic Development (CED), and the 2026 President-Elect of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA). He also supports multiple philanthropic organizations.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Paysafe | Chief Executive Officer & Executive Director | – present |
| paysafecard.com Wertkarten AG | CEO & Executive Director | – present |
| NETELLER | Chief Executive Officer, Paysafe | – present |
| Skrill | Chief Executive Officer (CEO) | – present |