John Crawford was appointed Chief Financial Officer of Paysafe Limited, a London-based payments platform specializing in iGaming and gambling payment processing, effective September 4, 2024. He succeeded Alex Gersh and is based at Paysafe’s Jacksonville, Florida headquarters. Crawford brings extensive experience in payments, strategy, and M&A to the role, with an initial focus on operational efficiency and scaling the business to capitalize on growth opportunities in payments and iGaming.
Before joining Paysafe, Crawford spent nearly a decade at the payments firm FIS, where he most recently served as its Executive Vice President of Strategy, M&A and Venture Capital. His responsibilities there included leading corporate development and investment initiatives across the payments landscape. Prior to FIS, he held various director and vice president roles at financial institutions including Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Bear Stearns, and GE Capital, gaining deep expertise in corporate finance and strategic transactions.
Crawford’s appointment signals Paysafe’s continued ambition to strengthen its position as a leading payment processor for the iGaming and gambling sectors. His background in both payments technology and investment banking positions him well to drive the company’s next phase of growth, particularly as sports betting and online gaming expand across regulated markets.
Career History
| Company | Role | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| Paysafe | Chief Financial Officer | – present |