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Aurora Payments, a leading full-service payment technology provider, has appointed Ryan Cross as Chief Financial Officer to steer its financial strategy and support its growth trajectory. With over 15 years of experience in the payments and merchant services industry, Cross is poised to enhance Aurora’s financial operations and drive its mission to deliver innovative fintech solutions.
Aurora Payments names Ryan Cross as Chief Financial Officer to lead financial strategy.
Cross brings 15+ years of experience from Wells Fargo and Worldpay in payments.
Focus areas include financial excellence, operational efficiency, and growth.
Cross will oversee finance, accounting, and strategic planning for Aurora.
Appointment supports Aurora’s scaling of its full-stack fintech platform.
Collaboration with CEO Derek Dean to deliver value to partners and customers.
Ryan Cross’s appointment as Chief Financial Officer marks a pivotal moment for Aurora Payments as it continues to expand its full-stack fintech platform. Cross will oversee the company’s finance organization, focusing on financial excellence, operational efficiency, and strategic growth. His extensive background in merchant services and financial leadership positions him to drive Aurora’s ambitions in the competitive payment technology landscape. “We’re thrilled to welcome Ryan to Aurora,” said Derek Dean, Chief Executive Officer of Aurora Payments. “His proven track record in large-scale merchant finance and strategic planning will be instrumental as we continue to scale our full-stack fintech platform and deliver even greater value to our partners and customers.”
Cross brings a wealth of expertise to Aurora Payments, with a 15-year career in financial leadership within the payments ecosystem. Most recently, he served as CFO of Wells Fargo’s Merchant Services, managing finance, accounting, and strategic planning for a multibillion-dollar merchant portfolio. Prior to that, Cross held senior finance and accounting roles at Worldpay and its predecessor organizations, including Fifth Third Processing Solutions and Vantiv, over a decade-long tenure. His experience in overseeing large-scale financial operations equips him to navigate the complexities of Aurora’s growth in the fintech sector.
In his new role, Cross will focus on fostering financial discipline while supporting Aurora’s culture of innovation. His priorities include optimizing operational efficiency, enhancing real-time financial insights, and accelerating the company’s growth. “Aurora has built an extraordinary platform and a culture of innovation,” said Ryan Cross, Chief Financial Officer of Aurora Payments. “I look forward to collaborating with Derek and the team to drive financial excellence, operational efficiency, and real-time insights that accelerate our growth.” Cross’s leadership will be critical in ensuring Aurora continues to deliver value to its partners and customers through cutting-edge payment solutions.
Aurora Payments is well-positioned to advance its mission of providing innovative payment technology with Cross’s financial expertise at the helm. His strategic vision and industry experience will support the company’s efforts to scale operations and deliver enhanced value across its fintech platform, reinforcing Aurora’s leadership in the payments industry.
Aurora Payments is a united network of processing, technology, and payments solutions, supporting over 27,000 merchants and $12 billion in annual processing volume. Founded in 2005, Aurora has carved out leadership in several industries through its innovative products, exceptional service, and deep vertical expertise. The company’s proprietary platforms —ARISE, RISE CRM, Calendarise, and NailSoft—are cloud-based solutions designed to simplify payments and operations for small and midsize businesses. Headquartered in Las Vegas, Aurora Payments is backed by Corsair, a leading private equity firm focused on payments, software, and financial service investments.
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