Les M.
C-Suite, Executive Vice President, Payments Expert| Board Member | FinTech & Payments Innovation | Sales Leader | Mentor & Diversity Advocate
- Role
- Senior Director at Synechron
- Location
- Charlotte, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Les M.
Les Matthews most recently served as the Executive Vice President of Business Services for LPL Financial. His responsibilities encompass Product Management, and Delivery functions across an extensive array of products and services. Les is a proven leader in driving revenue maximization, market penetration, and territorial expansion. Leading a team of skilled professionals, he empowers LPL’s clients to excel by enhancing consumer experiences, driving innovation, and achieving business growth.Les is an accomplished senior executive and general manager with a remarkable track record in technology, strategy setting, business development, and sales enablement for both B2B and B2C markets. With a deep background in Payments and Technology, he has excelled in senior-level roles at Mastercard, Washington Mutual, Bank of America and American Express. For 15 years at Mastercard, Les made significant contributions by transforming the organization\'s services division into an industry-leading provider in North America. Leveraging his exceptional business acumen and leadership, he consistently delivered impressive results, earning him several accolades as Sales Manager of the Year for North America. Les expects to deliver similar growth and value at LPL Financial. Les\'s commitment to mentorship and representation in the business world is evident through his work at Mastercard as the global executive sponsor for LEAD (Leading Employees of African Descent), demonstrating his dedication to fostering diversity and inclusion within the corporate world. He actively champions the growth of black entrepreneurs and fosters an inclusive environment. Les is past Vice Chair for the New York City Urban Debate League and sits on the Advisory Board for Fiat Ventures and Harness. He holds an MBA in Marketing from Clark Atlanta University.
Experience
Senior Director
Feb 2026 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US
Education
Clark Atlanta University
MBA, Marketing
1998 — 2000
Sammamish Senior High School
High School Diploma
1990
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