Kurt Adams
About Kurt Adams
Kurt Adams serves as the President of Comdata Corporate Payments at Fleetcor, a position he has held since 2015. He has extensive experience in corporate payments and strategy, having previously held senior roles at U.S. Bank and Elavon Financial Services.
Work at FLEETCOR
Kurt Adams has served as the President of Comdata Corporate Payments at FLEETCOR since 2015. In this role, he has executive management responsibility for the growth strategy and execution of the business. His leadership encompasses various payment solutions, including virtual payments, commercial cards, and payroll card capabilities. Under his guidance, Comdata Corporate Payments has established a significant presence in key verticals such as healthcare, construction, and trucking.
Education and Expertise
Kurt Adams holds a Master of Business Administration from the University of Notre Dame, where he studied from 1998 to 2000. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arizona State University, completing his degree from 1988 to 1992. His educational background supports his expertise in corporate payments and strategic business development.
Background
Before joining FLEETCOR, Kurt Adams accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at U.S. Bank as Senior Vice President and Head of Strategy and Product for Corporate Payments from 2007 to 2011. Prior to that, he served as Vice President of Investment Banking at Piper Jaffray from 2000 to 2005. His early career included roles at ABN AMRO Bank, where he held positions in equity capital markets and corporate development.
Advisory Roles
Kurt Adams has been an Advisory Board Member at Commercial Payments International since 2012. This role allows him to contribute to discussions and initiatives within the commercial payments sector. Additionally, he served as a Board Member at Elavon Financial Services Dac from 2011 to 2015, further enhancing his influence in the payments industry.
Professional Contributions
Throughout his career, Kurt Adams has been instrumental in providing comprehensive B2B solutions through Comdata Corporate Payments. His strategic oversight has facilitated the development and execution of innovative payment solutions tailored to meet the needs of various industries.