Jeff Bates

Jeff Bates is an experienced product leader with a history of elevating product strategy and driving revenue growth within the fintech sector. Currently serving as Vice President of Product at Celero Commerce since November 2023, Bates previously held the position of Director of Product at Flywire, where revenue increased by 44% under leadership. Additionally, Bates was a Founding 200 Member at Product School, fostering collaboration among industry professionals, and served as Director of Product Management at Fiserv, enhancing payment and mobile banking solutions. With extensive experience at CardConnect, Bates led cross-functional teams and achieved significant automation outcomes, and earlier roles include Cash Management at TD and Customer Support Manager at MSI Merchant Services Inc. Educational credentials include degrees from Thomas Edison State University and Rutgers University.