Tomer Barel
About Tomer Barel
Tomer Barel serves as the President of Melio, a position he has held since 2023. He has a diverse background in leadership roles across various companies, including PayPal and Meta, and possesses extensive expertise in fraud and credit risk management.
Current Role at Melio Payments
Tomer Barel currently serves as the President of Melio Payments, a position he has held since 2023. His leadership is based in Tel Aviv-Yafo, Tel Aviv District, Israel. Prior to this role, he was the Chief Operating Officer at Melio from 2022 to 2023. In these capacities, he has contributed to the company's operational strategies and growth initiatives.
Professional Experience
Tomer Barel has a diverse professional background, having held various significant positions in the fintech and technology sectors. He worked at PayPal in multiple roles, including Executive Vice President, Global Chief Enterprise Services Officer, and SVP, Global Chief Risk and Data Officer. He also served as Vice President, Chief Operating Officer at Meta's Novi and held positions at McKinsey & Company and 3DV Systems. Additionally, he is a Non-Executive Director at PayBox and a Senior Advisor at Stripes.
Education and Expertise
Tomer Barel holds a Master's degree in Economics and a Bachelor's degree in Law (LLB) from Tel Aviv University. He also earned an MBA from INSEAD. His educational background supports his extensive expertise in fraud and credit risk management, strategy, operations management, compliance, and business development.
Board Membership and Advisory Roles
Tomer Barel has served as a Board Member at Israel Tech Challenge from 2017 to 2023, contributing to the organization's mission to foster tech talent in Israel. He is also involved as a Co-Founder and Operating Partner at Lightspark since 2022, where he focuses on innovative solutions in the fintech space. His advisory role at Stripes further emphasizes his commitment to guiding organizations in strategic growth.
Passion for Team Building and Organizational Change
Tomer Barel is recognized for his strong passion for building world-class teams and driving organizational change. His professional summary highlights his commitment to fostering collaborative environments that enhance productivity and innovation within organizations.