Keith Olson
About Keith Olson
Keith Olson serves as the Vice President of the Open Banking Platform at Nuvei, bringing extensive experience in business development and sales across various financial institutions. His career includes leadership roles at Merrco Payments, JPMorgan Chase, and Vantiv, among others, with a focus on payment data security and mobile commerce.
Work at Nuvei
Keith Olson serves as the Vice President of the Open Banking Platform at Nuvei, a role he has held since 2022. In this position, he focuses on developing and enhancing the company's open banking initiatives, leveraging his extensive experience in the financial technology sector. His work involves integrating innovative payment solutions and fostering partnerships that align with Nuvei's strategic goals.
Previous Experience in Payments Industry
Prior to joining Nuvei, Olson held several significant positions in the payments industry. He worked at Merrco Payments Inc. as Executive Vice President, U.S. Business Development and Sales Lead from 2019 to 2022. Before that, he spent three years at JPMorgan Chase & Co. in various roles, including Executive Director of Partner Business Development and Group Manager for Corporate Client Business Development. His career also includes leadership roles at Moneris Solutions, Fifth Third Bancorp, and Vantiv, where he developed expertise in payment solutions and business development.
Education and Expertise
Keith Olson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Arizona State University, where he studied from 1987 to 1991. He furthered his education at Wharton Executive Education, focusing on the Fintech Revolution in 2022. Additionally, he studied Computing Technology at The University of Chicago Booth School of Business. Olson is recognized as a Salesforce.com Power User and specializes in mobile commerce enablement, payment data security, and systemic engineering of payment systems.
Background in Financial Services
Olson's background in financial services spans over two decades, beginning with his role as Vice President at BMO Harris Bank from 1996 to 2000. He later served as Vice President at Fifth Third Bancorp for eight years. His career has been marked by a focus on driving enterprise-level partnerships with Fortune 500 companies, particularly in the merchant, payment network, and financial institution sectors.
Consultation and Solution Integration
Keith Olson provides consultation and solution integration for payment data security, specifically in compliance with PCI/DSS standards. His expertise extends to enhancing the efficiency, security, and transparency of point of purchase and back-office systems. This focus on security and integration reflects his commitment to advancing the capabilities of payment solutions in the evolving financial landscape.