Fast: Names First CFO

Fast: Names First CFO

  • Fast, the world’s online checkout experience announced that Robert Mitchell appointed as the company’s first CFO
  • Mitchell will lead the finance function with a focus on positioning the company for its next stage of growth
  • Mitchell comes after spending over a decade in various senior finance and operational roles at PayPal
  • His team enabled Venmo to achieve $900M annualized revenue and positioned the company for future growth with improved margins
  • As continues to grow exponentially, the company plans to bring on additional executive leadership hires, including a Chief Technology Officer
  • Robert brings incomparable expertise leading finance teams focused on innovation and growth
Laura M
Laura M
Laura is a financial reporter, editor, and researcher with a particular interest in fintech innovation, capital markets, and the evolving global banking landscape.

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