Alisa Applebaum
About Alisa Applebaum
Alisa Applebaum serves as the Payments Business Director at Guesty, where she focuses on enhancing payment solutions for GuestyPay users. With a background in economics and extensive experience in the payments sector, she has held various roles in notable companies, including SalesTech and James Richardson Corporation.
Current Role at Guesty
Alisa Applebaum serves as the Payments Business Director at Guesty, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she focuses on enhancing payment solutions for GuestyPay users by analyzing industry trends and delivering value as a travel tech expert. She leads the design of payment strategies and manages partnerships with Fintech providers, including banks, to optimize the payment experience within the Guesty ecosystem.
Previous Experience in Payments
Before her current role, Alisa Applebaum worked at Guesty as the Payments Business Lead from 2021 to 2023. In this capacity, she contributed to the development and implementation of payment solutions tailored for the company's clients. Prior to her tenure at Guesty, she was the Head of Payments at SalesTech from 2014 to 2016, where she oversaw payment operations and strategy.
Background in Sales Management
Alisa Applebaum has a background in sales management, having served as the Vice Shift Sales Manager at James Richardson Corporation Pty Ltd from 2006 to 2013. During her seven years in this role, she was responsible for managing sales operations and driving revenue growth within the organization.
Education and Academic Background
Alisa Applebaum studied at The College of Management Academic Studies, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Economics and Management from 2011 to 2014. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in economic principles and management practices, which she applies in her professional roles.
Public Speaking and Knowledge Sharing
Alisa Applebaum is passionate about sharing knowledge through public speaking opportunities. She focuses on the impact of embedded payments, aiming to educate audiences on the complexities of payment systems and their relevance in the travel technology sector.