Justin Zawaly
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Steph Barnard
I loved working with and for Justin - he knows exactly when to step in to provide guidance and direction, and when to get out of the way and let them lead. He is great at implementing process while staying flexible. I would recommend Justin to any organization looking for a smart, inspirational leader.
Marc Aiello
Justin knows that growing your business means growing your people as well as your systems and processes. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of the business, and knows how to collaborate, teach, coach, direct, and catalyze growth by fostering a results- and customer-focused culture. As a product manager, I grew more in the first year I spent working in partnership with Justin than I had in the previous five years. No joke.
Steph Barnard
I loved working with and for Justin - he knows exactly when to step in to provide guidance and direction, and when to get out of the way and let them lead. He is great at implementing process while staying flexible. I would recommend Justin to any organization looking for a smart, inspirational leader.
Marc Aiello
Justin knows that growing your business means growing your people as well as your systems and processes. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of the business, and knows how to collaborate, teach, coach, direct, and catalyze growth by fostering a results- and customer-focused culture. As a product manager, I grew more in the first year I spent working in partnership with Justin than I had in the previous five years. No joke.
Steph Barnard
I loved working with and for Justin - he knows exactly when to step in to provide guidance and direction, and when to get out of the way and let them lead. He is great at implementing process while staying flexible. I would recommend Justin to any organization looking for a smart, inspirational leader.
Marc Aiello
Justin knows that growing your business means growing your people as well as your systems and processes. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of the business, and knows how to collaborate, teach, coach, direct, and catalyze growth by fostering a results- and customer-focused culture. As a product manager, I grew more in the first year I spent working in partnership with Justin than I had in the previous five years. No joke.
Steph Barnard
I loved working with and for Justin - he knows exactly when to step in to provide guidance and direction, and when to get out of the way and let them lead. He is great at implementing process while staying flexible. I would recommend Justin to any organization looking for a smart, inspirational leader.
Marc Aiello
Justin knows that growing your business means growing your people as well as your systems and processes. He brings a wealth of experience and knowledge across all aspects of the business, and knows how to collaborate, teach, coach, direct, and catalyze growth by fostering a results- and customer-focused culture. As a product manager, I grew more in the first year I spent working in partnership with Justin than I had in the previous five years. No joke.
Credentials
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Building Accountability into Your Culture
LinkedInJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Communicating with Empathy
LinkedInJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Why Trust Matters with Rachel Botsman
LinkedInJul, 2022- Sep, 2024 -
Innovation Engineering Silver Belt
Eureka! RanchDec, 2017- Sep, 2024 -
Innovation Engineering Blue Belt
Eureka! RanchMar, 2017- Sep, 2024
Experience
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Vela
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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CEO | Co-Founder | Board Member
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Feb 2023 - Present
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FIS
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United States
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Vice President of Sales - Payments and Growth Verticals
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Jan 2018 - Mar 2023
Sales Leader for Financial Institutions, Fintech, Healthcare, and Insurance - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, KPI Creation, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, Capacity Planning, Coaching, Collaboration, CRM - Key Products – BaaS, DaaS, ATMaaS, BNPL, Digital Payments, Integrated Payables, Fraud Suite, Loyalty, Embedded Finance, and Marketing Analytics - Target Market – Banks, Credit Unions, Fintech, and Corporates - Exceeded Plan in 2018, 2019, 2020 and 2021 - Top Performing Sales Leader in 2019, 2020 and 2021 Show less
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Talmetrix
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United States
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Human Resources Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operating Officer
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Jul 2016 - Dec 2017
Equity Owner - SaaS People Analytics - Critical Skills – Bootstrapping, Investor Relations, Forecasting, KPI Creation, Pipeline Management, Capacity Planning, Coaching, Collaboration, and CRM - Key Products – #SaaS Employee Engagement tool - Target Market – Corporates - Exceeded Plan in 2016 and 2017 Equity Owner - SaaS People Analytics - Critical Skills – Bootstrapping, Investor Relations, Forecasting, KPI Creation, Pipeline Management, Capacity Planning, Coaching, Collaboration, and CRM - Key Products – #SaaS Employee Engagement tool - Target Market – Corporates - Exceeded Plan in 2016 and 2017
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Bottomline Technologies
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United States
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Retail
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Strategic Account Sales - Enterprise Banks
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Jul 2015 - Jul 2016
Senior Leader Responsible for Partner Growth Strategy Top 50 Financial Institutions - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, Product Development, Consulting, and Collaboration - Key Products – API Suite and Integrated Payments (SMB and Corporate) - Target Market – Banks - Exceeded Plan in 2016 Senior Leader Responsible for Partner Growth Strategy Top 50 Financial Institutions - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, Product Development, Consulting, and Collaboration - Key Products – API Suite and Integrated Payments (SMB and Corporate) - Target Market – Banks - Exceeded Plan in 2016
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The Business Backer
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United States
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Financial Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Sales Officer (CSO)
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Jul 2013 - Jul 2015
Inc 5000 - #2377 Successful exit - April of 2015. Equity Owner Executive owner of Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Client Services - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, KPI Creation, Capacity Planning, Coaching, Collaboration, Investor Relations, and CRM - Key Products – SMB Subprime Lending - Target Market – SMB - Exceeded Plan in 2013, 2014, and 2015 Inc 5000 - #2377 Successful exit - April of 2015. Equity Owner Executive owner of Sales, Marketing, Business Development, and Client Services - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, KPI Creation, Capacity Planning, Coaching, Collaboration, Investor Relations, and CRM - Key Products – SMB Subprime Lending - Target Market – SMB - Exceeded Plan in 2013, 2014, and 2015
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Huntington National Bank
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United States
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Banking
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Vice President, Director of Commercial Payments
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Jun 2012 - Jun 2013
Executive owner of Commercial Card, ACH, and Wire Transfer Lines of Business - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Coaching, and Collaboration - Key Products – Commercial Card, ACH, and Wire Transfers - Target Market – Corporates - Exceeded Plan in 2012 and 2013 Executive owner of Commercial Card, ACH, and Wire Transfer Lines of Business - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Capacity Planning, Coaching, and Collaboration - Key Products – Commercial Card, ACH, and Wire Transfers - Target Market – Corporates - Exceeded Plan in 2012 and 2013
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Fifth Third Bank
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Vice President, Financial Institutions and Bankcard Sales Leader
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Apr 2001 - May 2012
Various positions through internal promotions with increased responsibility. Vice President, Director of Consumer Card Sales Strategy Executive owner of HSA and Consumer Card Lines of Business - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, KPI Creation, Pipeline Management, Capacity Planning, Coaching, and Collaboration - Key Products – Credit Cards, Debit Cards, Prepaid Cards, and HSA Cards - Target Market – Banks and Credit Unions - Exceeded Goal in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011 Vice President, Director of Financial Institution Sales (Credit Unions and Banks) Vantiv Division (December 2004 – March 2008) - Critical Skills - Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Pipeline Management, KPI Creation, Capacity Planning, Coaching, and Collaboration - Key Products – Debit Processing, Credit Processing, and ATM Driving - Target Market – Banks and Credit Unions - Exceeded Goal in 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007 Assistant Vice President - Financial Institutions Sales Executive (Credit Unions and Banks) Vantiv Division (April 2001-December 2004) - Critical Skills - Forecasting, Collaboration, Prospecting, Closing, and Strategic Alliances - Key Products – Debit Processing, Credit Processing, and ATM Driving - Target Market – Banks and Credit Unions - Exceeded Goal in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 Show less
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Education
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1995 - 1999
Ohio University
Bachelors of Science, Communications
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