Blake Rouse

Blake Rouse is a seasoned business development professional with extensive experience in the payments industry. Currently serving as the Sr. Director of Business Development at Sola since October 2020, Blake is responsible for partnership strategy, commercial arrangements, and represents Cardknox at industry events. Prior to this role, Blake held the position of Vice President of Business Development at FINSYNC, focusing on strategic partnerships within an integrated payments platform. At Worldpay, Blake served as Principal Business Development Manager, overseeing post-merger activities and receiving recognition for top performance. Additional experience includes roles at Qmatic, NCR Corporation, and earlier positions focused on sales and account management. Blake holds a Bachelor of Business Administration and a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Georgia.