Chris Connelly
About Chris Connelly
Chris Connelly is the Director of Business Development & Payments at Podium, with over 15 years of experience in the payments industry. He has held various roles in notable companies, including Vend and Smartpay Payments, and specializes in business development and product management.
Current Role at Podium
Chris Connelly serves as the Director of Business Development & Payments at Podium, a position he has held since 2021. Based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, he focuses on enhancing business development strategies and payment solutions. His role involves overseeing partnerships and driving initiatives that align with Podium's objectives in the payments sector.
Previous Experience in Payments Industry
Chris Connelly has over 15 years of experience in the payments industry, with a strong background in both in-store and online payments. Before joining Podium, he worked at Vend as Senior Director of Payments (Global) from 2015 to 2021, where he contributed to the company's payment strategies. He also held the position of Commercial/Product Manager at Smartpay Payments from 2013 to 2014.
Background in Business Development
Prior to his current role, Chris was the Head of Business Development APAC at a Stealth Startup for five months in 2021. His experience includes a focus on business development and partnerships, which has been integral to his career in the payments sector. He also served as Senior Product Manager - Payments (Global) at Vend from 2014 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Chris Connelly studied at Weltech, where he focused on Information Technology and Communication from 2001 to 2004. His educational background complements his professional expertise in business development, project management, business analysis, and commercial strategy within the payments industry.