Joanna Mitka Townsend

Joanna Mitka Townsend is a seasoned executive in the financial services sector, currently serving as Vice President of Global Client Optimization Services & Revenue Excellence at Visa since June 2022. Prior to this, Joanna held various leadership roles at American Express from June 2006 to June 2022, including Vice President of Global Corporate Payments, Sales & Account Management, and Vice President of Global Commercial Payments. Joanna's earlier experience includes significant positions at Heiler Software AG, Requisite Technology, Ascential Software, and TDS Consulting CHG, where Joanna excelled in account management and sales leadership.