Charles Owen

Charles Owen is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in corporate development, mergers and acquisitions, and venture capital. Currently serving as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Global Payments Inc. since February 2023, Charles also operates as a Partner at Ev2 Ventures, a venture capital firm focused on Smart Mobility, Micro-Mobility, Smart Logistics, the Sharing Economy, and Electric Vehicle ecosystems. Previous roles include Vice President of Mergers & Acquisitions at HARMAN International, Senior Vice President of Corporate Development at Persistent Systems, and Owner of FNCapital LLC, where strategic advisory services were provided. Charles's legal background includes experience as an Associate at O'Melveny & Myers and O'Sullivan LLP. Academic qualifications include an MBA in Finance from The Wharton School, a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center, and a BA in Philosophy from Vanderbilt University.