Lee Clifton

Lee Clifton serves as the Global Head of Payments Performance and Strategy at Stripe since August 2022. With extensive experience in the payments and financial sectors, Lee holds several leadership roles, including Chair of the Global Board of Directors at the Merchant Risk Council (MRC), where collaboration with prominent brands like Netflix and Sony shapes strategic directions. Lee's board membership at UK Finance focuses on combating fraud within the payments industry, contributing to a notable decrease in Card Not Present fraud. Previous roles at J.P. Morgan and WorldPay included overseeing global product strategies and managing relationships with high-profile eCommerce clients. Lee has a track record of enhancing operational performance, driving mentorship programs, and leading initiatives to improve team morale and satisfaction.