Chester Yavari
About Chester Yavari
Chester Yavari serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships for Integrated Payments at Nuvei, having previously held roles in sales and partnerships at various companies, including Vendorful and Xeeva, Inc. He holds an MBA from Glion Institute of Higher Education and a Bachelor's degree from West Virginia University.
Current Role at Nuvei
Chester Yavari serves as the Director of Strategic Partnerships, Integrated Payments at Nuvei. He has held this position since 2023, working in the Washington DC-Baltimore Area. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic partnerships to enhance integrated payment solutions, contributing to the company's growth and market presence.
Previous Experience at Vendorful
Before joining Nuvei, Chester Yavari worked at Vendorful as the Director of Sales and Partnerships for 11 months in 2023. Based in New York, New York, he was responsible for driving sales initiatives and establishing partnerships that aligned with the company's objectives.
Career Background in Sales and Marketing
Chester Yavari has extensive experience in sales and marketing across various organizations. He worked at Xeeva, Inc. as the Director of Sales from 2020 to 2023, where he managed sales strategies in Washington, D.C. His earlier roles include Senior Account Executive at FrontStream and Business Development Manager at Paya, highlighting his expertise in account management and business development.
Educational Background
Chester Yavari holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Marketing from the Glion Institute of Higher Education, where he studied from 2013 to 2014. He also earned a Bachelor of Multidisciplinary Studies from West Virginia University, focusing on Advertising, Sports Management, and Communication Studies, completing his degree in 2013.
Early Career at Kempinski Hotels
Chester Yavari began his professional journey as a Marketing Intern at Kempinski Hotels from 2013 to 2014 in Geneva, Switzerland. This role provided him with foundational experience in the hospitality industry, contributing to his understanding of marketing and customer engagement.