Guy Philips recently joined Visa as head of U.S. small business responsible for the development and implementation of VISA business products, portfolio growth, strategy and building client partnerships. In this role, he coordinates all small business credit and debit product efforts; including product development, product management and marketing. He also provides VISA members with insight and counsel on effective card portfolio growth strategies. 

Mr. Philips has 15 years experience in the corporate payment card industry. Prior to joining Visa, he was a senior vice president at GreenSky Financial, where he made significant contributions to GreenSky’s portfolio growth, strategy and client partnerships. Mr. Philips was also senior vice president of BankCard for The Bankers Bank, the largest correspondent bank in the U.S. In addition, Mr. Philips served as vice president of Business Card for General Electric Consumer Finance, managing the Business Card P & L, as well as held senior leadership positions with American Express.

Mr. Philips is a native of Johannesburg, South Africa and holds a bachelor of commerce degree from the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa.