Caleb Callahan
About Caleb Callahan
Caleb Callahan serves as the Senior Director of the Financial Crime Unit at Synovus, where he focuses on strategies to combat financial fraud. He has over a decade of experience in payments, fraud prevention, and identity management, having held leadership roles at various companies including Equifax, Priceline.com, and Stash.
Current Role at Synovus
Caleb Callahan serves as the Sr. Director of the Financial Crime Unit at Synovus, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he leads initiatives focused on innovative strategies to combat financial fraud. His responsibilities include overseeing the development and implementation of effective fraud prevention measures, ensuring that the organization remains resilient against financial crime.
Previous Experience at Equifax
Prior to his current position, Caleb worked at Equifax as the VP of Global Product, Fraud Operations and Strategy from 2018 to 2020. During his tenure, he was responsible for shaping the company's approach to fraud management and product strategy, contributing to the enhancement of Equifax's fraud prevention capabilities.
Background in Fraud Risk Management
Caleb has extensive experience in fraud risk management, having served as the Director of Fraud Risk Management at Priceline.com from 2014 to 2015. He also held the position of VP of Fraud and Risk at Stash from 2020 to 2023. His background includes a focus on developing strategies to mitigate fraud risks across various platforms.
Education and Expertise
Caleb Callahan earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Bucknell University, where he studied from 1994 to 1998. He possesses over a decade of experience in payments, fraud prevention, and identity management. His expertise includes driving vendor strategy lifecycle and effective communication of complex concepts to diverse audiences.
Career Progression and Leadership
Throughout his career, Caleb has held various leadership roles, including VP of Product and VP of IT Program Management at Affinion Group from 2007 to 2014. He has a proven track record of collaborating with executive leadership to address significant company challenges and emphasizes coaching and mentoring in personnel development.