Washington DC Chapter IN PERSON Event

Thursday, March 20, 2025
12:00 PM ET – 1:45 PM ET

Register Today!

Cost - $50.00*

Brendan Fitzgibbon

Global Sr. Director, Head of Value-Added Services Pricing

 and Deal Operations at VISA 

Will lead a discussion on:

The Intersection of Fintech and Business:  
Enabling a Dynamic Global Economy 

Leveraging 10+ years of payments and fintech experience, Brendan Fitzgibbon will join us to discuss the intersection of today's payment technology innovation, what major market innovators are doing, and what this means for today's economy.

About the Speaker: Brendan Fitzgibbon

Brendan N. Fitzgibbon is a global strategy and operations leader with deep expertise in payments, fintech, and market transformation. With nearly a decade of leadership at Visa, he has spearheaded initiatives across pricing strategy, go-to-market execution, and global risk management, driving scalable solutions for high-growth products like Visa Direct. His expertise spans program management, strategic partnerships, and digital payments innovation, with a strong track record in optimizing operational models and accelerating revenue growth. Prior to Visa, Brendan held key roles in consulting, public policy, and corporate strategy, advising Fortune 500 firms, financial institutions, and global policymakers. A former professional track & field athlete and dedicated mentor, he is also actively engaged in youth coaching and community service. Brendan holds an MBA from the Thunderbird School of Global Management and a BA in Political Science from Duke University.

About the Moderator: Steve Hevesi

Steve is a multicultural leadership coach, dedicated to guiding executives on a transformative journey toward enhanced leadership and personal fulfillment. With 15 years of experience as a facilitator, advisor and coach, he views his role as empowering my clients to achieve their goals, refine their leadership skills, and attain both professional success and personal growth.

Steve has been an IERG member for over 8 years and has diverse international background, having lived and worked in South and North America and France. Prior to forming his coaching practice, he was a leader in Fortune 500 companies like SC Johnson, Nabisco, Nike, and Novartis, where I led large teams with a focus on innovation, growth and profitability.

He is a certified coach recognized by the International Coaching Federation (ICF), with a track record of guiding more than 600 leaders worldwide that include VPs, Senior Directors, Managing Directors, and rising leaders at Accenture, Coca-Cola, Kimberly Clark, Salesforce, Capital One, Mastercard, Nasdaq, YouTube, Google, BlackRock, Schneider Electric, AB INBEV, and others.

Location:

Dacor Bacon House
1801 F Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

*A pass-through cost for food. While the program is free, you have to pay for your lunch!