Industry & Services >> CEO Interviews >> June 8, 1998

Pamela Patsley – Paymentech Inc (pti)

PAMELA PATSLEY is president, chief executive officer and a director Paymentech, Inc., the third largest processor of credit card transactions in the United States as well is a leading issuer of commercial credit and charge cards. Under Ms. Patsley's management, Paymentech grew at an annual rate of 30% between 1992 and 1997, and processed $46 billion in sales volume during 1997. Prior to Paymentech, Ms.Patsley served as executive vice president and board secretary for First USA, Inc., the former parent company of Paymentech. Before joining First USA, she worked for KPMG Peat Marwick for more than six years. Ms. Patsley serves on the board of directors of Adolph Coors Company and Coors Brewing Company, and First Virtual Holdings, Inc. She is a member of Visa's Card Operations Advisory Committee and International Payment System Advisor's Committee. Patsley serves on the Strategic Development Board for the College of Business and Public Administration at the University of Missouri, and on the board of directors of several civic and cultural organizations. She is also a member of the Young President's Organization and a member of Southern Methodist University's 21st Century Council. Profile
TWST: Please start with a brief summary, a bit of an historical sketch

on Paymentech. And then if you would, bring us up to date. Tell us what

you see over the next two to three years as the key