Elianna Starr

Elianna Starr serves as Vice President and Head of Strategy & Operations for Global Merchant Sales & Acquiring at Visa, responsible for overseeing a team that drives business development and growth within Visa's merchant ecosystem. Previously, Elianna held positions at Visa, including Vice President of Visa Garage, and led Payments Strategy & Operations at Google. With a foundational background in investment banking at Citi and a series of roles in product development and strategy at Visa, Elianna has contributed to significant growth initiatives such as the Visa Checkout and innovation consulting business. Educational credentials include a BBA from the University of Michigan and a master's degree in Innovation from Stanford University.