Shannon Gilham
About Shannon Gilham
Shannon Gilham serves as the Director of Partnerships - Payments at Afterpay, where she plays a crucial role in developing the company's payments strategy and managing global strategic partnerships. She has extensive experience in the banking sector, having held various positions at National Australia Bank before transitioning to Afterpay.
Current Role at Afterpay
Shannon Gilham serves as the Director of Partnerships - Payments at Afterpay, a position held since 2022 in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In this role, she plays a key part in shaping the payments strategy for Afterpay's global strategic partnerships. She leads the operationalisation of partnerships, focusing on enhancing Afterpay's business offerings and solutions. Additionally, she is responsible for deal origination and commercial negotiation within the payments sector.
Previous Experience at Afterpay
Prior to her current role, Shannon Gilham worked at Afterpay as the Group Partnerships Manager - Payments from 2021 to 2022. She also held the position of Senior Partnerships Manager - Payments from 2020 to 2021. During her time at Afterpay, she contributed to the development of partnerships that supported the company's growth in the payments landscape.
Career at National Australia Bank
Shannon Gilham has an extensive background with National Australia Bank, where she held multiple roles from 2008 to 2020. Her positions included Implementation & Sales Support Officer, Account Manager, Associate, Senior Associate, and Director within the Transactional Banking sector. Her responsibilities varied from supporting sales to managing transactional solutions for institutional clients, showcasing her expertise in the banking and financial services industry.
Education and Professional Development
Shannon Gilham studied at Griffith University, where she earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) from 2016 to 2021, focusing on Business Administration and Management. Additionally, she obtained a Certificate in International Cash Management from the Association of Corporate Treasurers in 2020. Her educational background supports her professional roles in partnerships and transactional banking.
Early Education
Shannon Gilham completed her early education at Tatachilla Lutheran College from 2002 to 2006. This foundational education set the stage for her later academic and professional achievements in business and finance.