Steven Putney Email & Phone Number

Austin, Tx, Us

Birmingham, Al, Us

London, England, Gb

Since 2008, the CPI Advisory Board has played a key role in setting the direction and agenda for CPI’s activities. Industry thought leaders from leading commercial cards and payments organizations meet several times a year to provide input and discuss key issues facing the industry. The CPI Advisory Board has been instrumental in setting the direction of the organization and providing guidance to the industry. Members include thought leaders from all parts of the commercial payments value chain.

Bilbao, Vizcaya, Es

I am responsible for developing a world class commercial payments business for BBVA Compass to meet the needs of both the Commercial and Corporate Bank's customer base. The strategy to accomplish this goal is to bring together the best people, technology and processes so our customer's expectations can be exceeded.

Partner at CPS which is a commercial payments strategy and consulting firm that works with leading financial institutions, large corporations and public sector entities to launch or optimize their commercial payment products or programs.

Neu-Isenburg, De

I served as a Member of the International Advisory Board of AirPlus to assist the management team in evaluating various product and go to market strategies for the US market.

Atlanta, Ga, Us

* Paymetric became the leading provider of SAP enterprise software solutions for card based payments.Key clients include Lockheed Martin, Whirlpool, International Paper, Under Armour, Johnson & Johnson, DuPont, Shell Oil Company, Deloitte Consulting, ConAgra and CSC. *Developed and championed a new business model, sound legal and accounting practices, and a capital fundraising to ensure continued operations for the company. Also instituted the company systems, policies, budgets, controls, and procedures. *Hired, organized and managed administrative management, sales, and product development teams. Managed budgeting, monthly P&L and expense control process.*Drove revenue growth at over 60% CAGR within 3½ years by expanding existing product line, acquiring a complementary product, raising venture capital from one of the nation’s top 10 VC firms and positioned company as SAP-focused leader in payment integration.

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* Recruited to develop and manage Large Corporate/Government Sales and Account Management functions for Commercial/Stored Value Card group within the Global Treasury Services organization.* Provided strategic and daily operational leadership in developing and implementing new pricing, risk management, and funding strategies. Led team of 6 direct and 60 indirect reports to manage 700+ client relationships. * Doubled revenue from $70M to $140M with charge volume reaching $7B by spearheading development of new marketing materials, proposals, customer implementation project plans, and pricing models.* Ensured customer profitability and satisfaction by recruiting and training professional sales, account management and marketing staffs with qualified, talented personnel.

*Recruited by CEO to build and launch Global e-Commerce Division based on new proprietary Internet technology platform.* Recruited and hired management and technical staffs. Developed presentations and financial models for investment community. * Managed product development and project management teams comprised of 5 direct and 50+ indirect reports. * Penetrated European market by travelling to potential customer sites and signing agreements with Barclays Bank to pilot new product and with Visa International to endorse product to its European banks.

Minneapolis, Mn, Us

* Recruited back to US Bank as President to revitalize business and restore customer and employee satisfaction at the world’s largest commercial card payments business.* Led efforts to diversify into broader B2B payment categories.* Developed an electronic freight payment business that today generates $200M+ in annual revenue to US Bank by collaborating with U.S. Department of Defense to develop, launch and patent, PowerTrack, the world’s largest electronic payables system. Which is now Syncada – a joint venturebetween US Bank and Visa.* Acquired the card portfolios of Royal Bank of Canada, Northwest Airlines and Voyager Fleet Systems.* Spearheaded the development of a syndicate of International banks to serve global customers.

Specially hired to manage business development and introduce new products involving various payment system applications into the global banking marketplace with a staff of 25.* Managed numerous business initiatives including consumer and commercial card processing, merchant acquirer processing, EDI translations, ATM switching and network support. Led cross-functional teams in evaluating and selecting strategic sourcing partners for payment system opportunities worldwide.

* Initially worked as Senior Vice President for the Corporate Payment Systems division of First Bank System from 1990 until early 1995. * Personally oversaw the start-up of all business development and account management activities relating to the commercial card program throughout the U.S.; FBS was ranked as the largest issuer of commercial products by Visa.* Grew the business to $75 million in annual revenue with over 100 Fortune 500 accounts; supervised a direct staff of 75 professionals.

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* Coordinated business development, product introduction and major account maintenance in the Southwestern Region. Trained and supervised a team of eight field representatives in product lines, software applications and operating policies.* Key participant in growing this business by 500% in only four years; received the "President's Award for Sales Excellence" in 1989.* Personally managed the sale and conversion of the $100+ million travel card contract with the State of Texas. Converted over 150 state agencies.* Conceived new product the “Electronic Funds Reimbursement System (EFRS)”, using the ACH payroll process, to make direct expense reimbursements to commercial card accounts.

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* Managed a group of ten field representatives selling commercial travel and payment services to the Fortune 500 in the Western United States with this national industry leader.* Consistently led country in achievement of revenue and expense goals. Personally responsible for annual sales exceeding $10MM in revenues. * Led cross-functional teams in selecting "Best of Class" partners for various technical improvements to enhance customer service and operating processes.* Promoted to this position from Sales Representative.

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