Joel Brown

Joel Brown currently serves as Sr. Director of Product Strategy at Accion Opportunity Fund, a position held since September 2025. Before this role, Joel had a significant tenure at American Express from August 2013 to April 2025, where notable achievements included launching Amex Business Loans in Canada and Australia and developing supply chain finance solutions. Earlier experiences include a role as a lawyer at Mallesons Stephen Jaques, focusing on banking and finance law, where Joel structured complex financial agreements and advised on corporate governance matters. Joel holds an MBA from IESE Business School and a Law/Arts degree from The University of Queensland, complemented by a brief academic stint at Guangxi Normal University.