Ijaz Anwar

Ijaz Anwar is the Co-Founder and COO at PayActiv. Ijaz has over 25 years of experience in the financial services industry. Prior to PayActiv, Ijaz served as the SVP & GM of the Cash Access Division at Fidelity National Information Services from 2006 to 2009. Ijaz was responsible for leading the turnaround of the business and achieved double-digit revenue growth each year. From 2010 to 2011, they served as the SVP of Strategy and Business Development at Fidelity National Information Services, overseeing five different businesses. Ijaz also served as the Principal at Nuvo Payments from 2011 to 2013. Ijaz has also served as the Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer at FastFunds Financial Corporation from 2004 to 2006.

Ijaz Anwar graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality Management from the University of Houston. Ijaz also holds a minor in accountancy from the same institution.

They are on a team with Michael Biscotti - VP, Channel Sales, Janet Sutherby - HR Director, and Aladdin Elalfy - SVP, Marketing. Some individuals on their team include Brenda Chiquito - Treasury Analyst, Jay Huston - Client Engagement Manager, and Trevor Pardula - Partner Success Manager. Their manager is Safwan Shah, Founder & CEO.