As CEO of Stax, Paulette Rowe is steering the company through a pivotal transition from a payments reseller to a fully integrated, end-to-end processor. Since taking the helm, Rowe has focused on building proprietary technology, streamlining operations, and expanding Stax’s embedded payments capabilities. Under her leadership, Stax has made key acquisitions—including APPS and BlockChyp—and strengthened its position in the ISV and SaaS markets. She sees ownership of Stax’s tech stack as critical to long-term agility and differentiation in an industry still dominated by legacy systems.
Drawing from prior leadership roles at Meta, Barclays, and Paysafe, Rowe stresses transparency, mentorship, and purpose-driven innovation. Her initiatives to strengthen internal communication have improved trust and alignment across the organization, while her commitment to diversity has positioned Stax as one of the few fintechs led by multiple female CEOs of color. As Stax continues to scale, Rowe remains focused on creating sustainable growth by pairing advanced technology with human connection.