Laura McCracken

Laura McCracken is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the payments and fintech sectors. Currently serving as an Independent Non-Executive Director at Guavapay and as an Advisory Board Member for The Payments Association, McCracken has held prominent roles including Managing Director at Accenture, where leadership of the Global 'Commerce + Payments' practice took place. Previous positions include Independent Non-Executive Director at AIG Life Ltd, Global EVP at Wirecard, and Head of Financial Services & Payments Partnerships at Meta. McCracken also held significant roles at Amazon, overseeing international payment products and B2B business operations. Additionally, McCracken has a robust background in executive search and talent advisory, having worked with top financial institutions and private equity firms. McCracken holds multiple degrees, including an MBA from both London Business School and Columbia Business School, as well as a Master's in Leadership Coaching from Georgetown University.