Gideon Rov
About Gideon Rov
Gideon Rov serves as the General Counsel at Melio, bringing extensive experience in regulatory and privacy legal matters within the fintech industry. He has held various legal positions at notable companies, including Payoneer and Melio, and has a strong academic background in Political Science, Middle Eastern Studies, and Business Law.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Gideon Rov serves as the General Counsel at Melio Payments since 2024. In this role, he oversees the legal department and is responsible for managing all legal affairs of the company. His expertise in regulatory and privacy legal matters is particularly relevant in the fintech industry, where compliance and risk management are critical.
Previous Experience at Melio
Prior to his current position, Gideon Rov held multiple roles at Melio Payments. He was the Head of Legal from 2022 to 2024 and served as the Director of Legal from 2021 to 2022. His tenure at Melio contributed to the development of the company's legal strategies and compliance frameworks within the payments sector.
Experience at Payoneer
Gideon Rov worked at Payoneer in various legal capacities from 2016 to 2021. He started as Legal Counsel, then progressed to Senior Legal Counsel from 2019 to 2021. His work at Payoneer involved addressing commercial and corporate legal issues, enhancing his expertise in the payments industry.
Educational Background
Gideon Rov obtained a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and Middle Eastern Studies from UCLA, where he studied from 2004 to 2008. He later earned a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree in Business Law from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, completing his studies from 2008 to 2011. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his legal career.
Legal Career and Expertise
Gideon Rov has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked at prestigious law firms such as Arnold & Porter LLP and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP. His practice areas include regulatory and privacy legal matters, as well as commercial and corporate legal issues, particularly within the fintech and payments sectors.