Leah Sweet

About Leah Sweet

BOARD MEMBER - SVP - OFFICE OF CEOTechnology, E-Commerce, Governance, Globalization and Digital Transformation expert with extensive senior executive experience in technology, fintech and growth companies. Currently serving on one public and two private boards.Global transformation leader with enterprise strategy development and business growth expertise, including product development and operations, customer centric thinking, governance, risk management, regulatory, compliance and security management, software system and solution implementation, process and productivity improvement, team building and world readiness. Appointed by Governor of Arizona as Deputy CIO for the state technology council. Selected for Forbes 2019 “Most Powerful Women” conference.My career with industry giants, such as PayPal and AMEX, has allowed me to develop versatility in my approach to leadership, while spearheading successful transformations and driving businesses forward.I am both a catalyst and navigator for change, inspiring, spearheading, and leading organizations through large-scale transformative initiatives that drive innovation, change ways of working, shift mindsets, and set entire enterprises on a different and better trajectory. I bring a passion for complex problem solving that drives me to introduce improvements, and positions businesses and people for better performance, productivity, and outcomes.With steadily progressive and diverse experience in both technology and business across multiple industries, I work effectively across most industries, personality types, and organizational constructs. I provide a perspective that is well-rounded, engaging, and focused on both continuous improvement and quantifiable outcomes.As a leader, I mobilize and inspire people; implement methods, processes, tools, and goals that resonate with and engage the organization; and build high-performing cultures that revolve around customer needs, results, and a commitment to constantly improving.Known for my strong business acumen, technical savvy, and relentless focus on outcomes, I drove transformations that made PayPal’s product delivery more innovative, profitable, results-driven, and customer-centric; improved the efficiency, cost, and priorities of American Express’ product, infrastructure, and security teams; and prioritized CA Technologies’ client relationships on critical problem solving and ultimately revenue growth.

Experience

1. Board Member

   BMC Software

   Aug 2020 — Present · Houston, TX, US