Michael Saunders

Michael Saunders is a seasoned executive in the financial technology sector with extensive experience in leadership roles across various prestigious organizations. Currently serving as Senior Vice President and New Market Leader at Fiserv since September 2025, Michael previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at Avenue One and was the General Manager for Credit in Europe at Plaid. With a significant tenure at Amazon, Michael contributed as General Manager for Amazon Payment Products and held various leadership roles in consumer payments. Recognized for excellence in digital payments, Michael was awarded multiple industry accolades during a successful period at Barclaycard. With foundational experience from American Express, IBM, and Wit Capital Corporation, Michael holds an MBA from the Roberto C Goizueta Business School at Emory University and a BA from Georgetown University.