Johanna Pugh
About Johanna Pugh
Johanna Pugh serves as the VP of North America Growth & Strategy at Feedzai, where she focuses on platformification and innovation in the financial sector. With over 15 years of experience in streamlining banking operations, she has held various leadership roles in prominent companies, including Finastra and Equifax.
Current Role at Feedzai
Johanna Pugh serves as the VP of North America Growth & Strategy at Feedzai, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on driving growth strategies and enhancing the company's market presence in the North American financial sector. Her responsibilities include overseeing initiatives that align with Feedzai's goals of innovation and digital transformation.
Previous Experience at Finastra
Johanna Pugh worked at Finastra in two significant roles. From 2016 to 2018, she served as the Global Head of Solution Consulting, followed by her position as MD of Global Services Sales Americas from 2018 to 2020. Both roles were based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area and New York City, where she contributed to enhancing service offerings and client engagement strategies.
Education and Expertise
Johanna Pugh studied at Louisiana Tech University, where she earned a degree in Business Administration with a focus on Pre-Law from 1990 to 1994. Additionally, she completed the High Potential Leadership Program at VISTA Equity Partners in 2018. Her expertise includes streamlining banking operations through Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) technology solutions and specializing in distributed ledger technology and machine learning.
Career Background in Financial Services
Johanna Pugh has over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector. Her career includes various leadership roles, such as Sales Executive at Equifax, Global Head of FusionBanking Lending at Misys, and MD North America at Mambu. She has guided clients through technological transitions, emphasizing the importance of understanding risks and metrics before project engagement.
Advocacy for Partnership Philosophy
Johanna Pugh advocates for a partnership philosophy in business, which aims to minimize cost overruns and actualize value and return on investment (ROI) quickly. This approach is integral to her strategy in managing client relationships and ensuring successful project outcomes in the financial technology landscape.