Leigh Amaro
About Leigh Amaro
Leigh Amaro serves as the Head of North America at Swift, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience from Visa and Mastercard. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University and is an inventor with 15 patents.
Work at Swift
Leigh Amaro currently serves as the Head of North America at Swift, a position held since 2024. In this role, Amaro is responsible for overseeing operations and strategic initiatives within the North American market. This position builds on over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, focusing on leadership and product development.
Previous Experience at Mastercard
Before joining Swift, Leigh Amaro worked at Mastercard as the Senior Vice President of Global Enterprise Partnerships from 2015 to 2024. In this role, Amaro was involved in developing strategic partnerships and enhancing enterprise solutions. This position was based in San Francisco, California, where Amaro contributed to significant product innovations.
Career at Visa
Leigh Amaro held multiple positions at Visa, contributing to the company's product innovation and loyalty solutions. Amaro served as Manager of Product Innovation & Coordination from 2001 to 2003, then as Director of New Products from 2003 to 2005. Later, Amaro was the Senior Business Leader (VP) of Loyalty Products from 2005 to 2009 and the VP of Loyalty, Offers & Data Solutions from 2009 to 2012. These roles involved leading product development and managing cross-functional teams.
Education and Expertise
Leigh Amaro earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial and Labor Relations from Cornell University, studying from 1996 to 2000. This educational background supports Amaro's expertise in business development, strategic alliances, and product development. Amaro holds 15 patents that are either pending or awarded, reflecting a strong commitment to innovation.
Leadership and Skills
With over 20 years of leadership experience, Leigh Amaro has demonstrated a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and align product solutions with customer needs. Amaro's core competencies include strategic planning, business development, and the launch of innovative products. This skill set has been instrumental in achieving significant results for employers and partners in the financial services sector.