Ben Sharp

Ben Sharp is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in payments strategy and business leadership. Currently serving as the Head of North America Non-card Strategy and Emerging Payments at Visa, Ben leads the product strategy, design, and go-to-market efforts to modernize Visa's payments processing network. Previously, Ben held key roles such as Global Product Head for Open Visa Net and Chief Growth Officer at GoBeyondU, where responsibilities included brand development and strategic partnerships. Ben's entrepreneurial acumen was demonstrated as President & CEO of Captûre Wines, overseeing all aspects of the business from inception. Academic credentials include an M.B.A. in Strategy and Marketing from UCLA Anderson School of Management and a B.A. in Political Science, Economics, and Literature from Duke University.