About Tolan Steele

Tolan Steele is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in the payments and financial services industry, currently serving as Senior Vice President for US Consumer Payments and Digital Wallets at Visa since April 2023. With a career at Visa spanning over two decades, Tolan has held various leadership roles, including Group Country Manager for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Brunei, where management of significant business operations and client relationships was a priority. Previous positions include oversight of risk management across multiple regions and leading global interchange strategies. Tolan's earlier career included strategic roles at Mitchell Madison Group and community relations leadership at Advanced Sciences, Inc. Educational credentials include degrees from Yale University and Grinnell College, complemented by a professional certification in Product Marketing from Cornell University. Tolan Steele is a seasoned global payments executive with extensive experience in P&L management and functional support, achieving results across global headquarters, regional hubs, and local markets. He is a proven builder of diverse, high-performing teams, whether through direct reporting lines or in a highly matrixed organization. With multiple years in product development and management, strategic analysis and execution, pricing (especially in two-sided and B2B markets), and risk management, he has substantial expertise. He frequently briefs internal executives and external clients, regulators, analysts, and media on global payment trends, technology developments, stakeholder economics, risk management, and regulatory issues. He offers both macro-level insights and a micro-level focus to ensure effective execution, constantly balancing strategic vision with operational excellence.