Jonathan J O'connor
About Jonathan J O'connor
Jonathan J O'Connor serves as the Chief Third Party Payments Officer and CEO of Maast. He has extensive experience in the payments industry, having held key roles at companies such as Trust Payments, First Data Corporation, and Elavon, and has significantly contributed to digital transformation and sales growth in various organizations.
Current Role at Synovus
Jonathan J O'Connor serves as the Chief Third-party Payments Officer and CEO of Maast at Synovus since 2024. His role involves overseeing third-party payment solutions and leading strategic initiatives to enhance the company's offerings in the payments sector. He operates from Atlanta, Georgia, where he applies his extensive experience in payment systems and e-commerce to drive growth and innovation.
Previous Experience at Trust Payments
O'Connor held multiple roles at Trust Payments from 2018 to 2023, including Chief Commercial Officer, Head of Marketing, and CEO of US operations. He played a significant role in the company's digital transformation, successfully turning a $3 million loss into a $100 million net revenue within three years. He also established and led the US office, managing a multi-country rollout across various regions.
Career at First Data Corporation
O'Connor worked at First Data Corporation in various capacities from 2007 to 2018. He served as Vice President of FDMS Acquiring & Pre-Paid and Head of E-Commerce in Europe from 2007 to 2012. He later became Senior Vice President of Institutional Sales, where he focused on driving sales strategies and expanding market reach in Atlanta.
Educational Background
O'Connor has a strong educational foundation in Accounting and Finance. He studied at the University of South Wales from 1992 to 1995, achieving a Bachelor of Arts with Honors. He furthered his education at Staffordshire University, obtaining a Post Graduate Diploma/Masters of Science in Information Technology for Strategic Management in 1998. He is currently studying at Portobello Institute, pursuing an Honors degree in Accounting and Finance.
Leadership and Advisory Roles
In addition to his current position at Synovus, O'Connor serves as an Advisor to the CEO and Board at Trust Payments since 2023. He has also held advisory roles, including a position at Deluxe from 2023 to 2024. His leadership experience extends to serving as a Board Member at TeleCheck from 2016 to 2018, where he contributed to strategic decisions and governance.