Jorge Lemus

About Jorge Lemus

Multi-national corporate executive with more than 30 years of experience in the payments industry. My extensive expertise in business development proves verifiable revenue success year over year, and effective performance in start-up, turnaround, and growth and expansion assignments. I thrive in creating and managing project plans through methodologies and concepts that define priorities, drive realistic and measurable implementations, and ensure deliverables are effective and maximized. I feel passionate about innovation and talent development. My background demonstrates a unique mix of sales, operations, and technology. I have ample experience liaising, evangelizing, building consensus, and compiling resources across different functions and layers of the organization. Currently, I am responsible for the general management – strategy, business development and portfolio management, government relations, regulation, and compliance – of Visa’s business in Central America and the Caribbean. In this role, I contribute towards expanding acceptance of innovative solutions that drive digital and financial inclusion, while improving the bottom line.

Experience

1. SVP Group Country Head, Caribbean and Central America

   Visa

   Jun 2018 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Strategic leader with full P&L ownership for Visa’s operations across a diverse portfolio of 30+ markets in The Caribbean and Central America. Responsible for setting the multi-year growth agenda, driving commercial success, and leading cross-functional teams to expand Visa\'s revenue, market share, and strategic partnerships.President of the Board of CMP S.A.(dba Portal, VisaNet Dominicana)Member of the Board of Compania de Procesamiento de Medios de Pago De Guatemala S.A.(dba Neonet, VisaNet Guatemala)

Education

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  MBA, International Finance

  1996 — 1998

• Tecnológico de Monterrey

  BS, Computer Science

  1989 — 1994

Skills

• Call Center
• Credit Cards
• Financial Risk
• Business Intelligence
• Product Management
• Credit
• Process Improvement
• Financial Services
• Strategy
• Banking
• Risk Management
• Team Management
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Outsourcing
• Operations Management
• Management
• Team Building
• Payments
• Team Leadership
• Cards
• Retail Banking
• Analytics
• Business Strategy
• Budgeting
• Business Analysis
• Coaching
• Mergers & Acquisitions
• Credit Risk
• Risk
• Strategic Planning
• Financial Analysis
• Business Process Improvement
• Change Management
• Leadership
• Program Management
• Negotiation
• Call Centers
• Business Development
• Project Management