Bruce Kirst
About Bruce Kirst
Bruce Kirst serves as the Partner Growth Manager at Stax Payments, where he focuses on enhancing the client experience for payment facilitators. With over 25 years of experience in digital payments and a strong background in leadership roles within fintech, he has a proven track record in generating significant revenue and fostering partnerships.
Work at Stax Payments
Bruce Kirst has been serving as the Partner Growth Manager at Stax Payments since 2023. In this role, he focuses on enhancing partnerships and optimizing the client experience for payment facilitators and their sub-merchants. Stax Payments operates in the fintech sector, providing payment processing solutions. His work is conducted remotely from Atlanta, Georgia.
Previous Experience in Fintech
Bruce Kirst has over 25 years of experience in the digital payments industry, with significant roles in various fintech companies. Prior to his current position, he worked at Payrix as a contractor, where he optimized client experiences. He also held the position of Director of Business Development at Paysafe Group for eight months in 2022. His career includes leadership roles at Merchant e-Solutions, Worldpay, and First Data Corporation, where he contributed to business development and sales management.
Education and Expertise
Bruce Kirst studied at Tulane University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the A.B. Freeman School of Business, specializing in Marketing and Finance. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the fintech sector, particularly in digital payments and business development.
Leadership Roles and Achievements
Throughout his career, Bruce Kirst has held numerous leadership positions in the fintech industry. He served as Senior Vice President at Merchant e-Solutions and Vice President at Elavon, Inc., among other roles. His expertise includes cultivating partnerships and driving initiatives through collaboration. He is known for generating substantial revenue through effective team management and strategic sales initiatives.
Specialization in Payment Solutions
Bruce Kirst specializes in helping companies integrate payment solutions into their cloud-based platforms, including ERP, CRM, ISV, SaaS, and Marketplaces. His focus is on monetizing payments, which is critical for businesses looking to enhance their financial operations and customer experiences.