Billi Jo Wright
About Billi Jo Wright
Billi Jo Wright serves as the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Payrix, bringing over 23 years of experience in the payments industry. She has a strong background in risk management and partnership development, having held various leadership roles at notable companies such as WorldPay, Barclays, and Elavon.
Work at Payrix
Billi Jo Wright has served as the Chief Risk & Compliance Officer at Payrix since 2019. In this role, she oversees risk management and compliance strategies, ensuring that the organization adheres to industry regulations and standards. Her leadership focuses on fostering a culture of compliance while enabling the company to achieve its growth objectives. Wright's extensive experience in the payments industry supports her ability to navigate complex regulatory environments effectively.
Previous Experience in the Payments Industry
Wright has over 23 years of experience in the payments industry, with a strong background in risk and compliance. She held various roles at WorldPay, US, including Vice President of Risk Operations & Merchant Boarding and Vice President of Partnership Development & Management. Additionally, she worked at Barclays as a Fraud Training Manager and served as Chief Risk Officer at Avangate and Elavon, Inc. Her tenure at Merchant e-Solutions as SVP Partnership Development & Client Management further solidified her expertise in partnership development.
Education and Expertise
Billi Jo Wright possesses deep expertise in risk and compliance within the payments ecosystem, which encompasses both issuing and acquiring. Her career reflects a commitment to developing and managing partnerships that drive business growth. Wright is recognized for her ability to transform strategic plans into actionable solutions and benchmark performance against key targets. Her communication skills and leadership qualities enable her to influence strategic vision effectively.
Achievements in Risk Management
Wright is acknowledged as a visionary in the payments industry, particularly for her capability to build world-class partnership programs. Throughout her career, she has enabled organizations to drive significant growth while establishing top-rated risk and compliance frameworks. Her contributions have been instrumental in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering strong relationships within the industry.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional commitments, Billi Jo Wright enjoys playing tennis, running, and traveling. She resides in Atlanta with her husband and four teenagers, balancing her personal interests with her demanding career in the payments sector.