Ben Kessler is CEO for KABN. Ben has over 20 years of experience in payments and financial services.

Most recently, Ben was Managing Director of Payment Solutions for Banc of California where he was recruited to establish the card payments practice for the bank. Prior to Banc of California, he was Vice President for Global Account Management and Business Development for Earthport, a cross-border payments company.

Additionally, Ben spent nine years at MasterCard Worldwide focused on the global prepaid market. Ben also held senior product and management roles with CIBC and American Express.

Ben holds a B.A. in Political Science from Brandeis University and an M.B.A. in Finance and Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business. When he is not spending time with his two daughters and yellow lab, Ben enjoys playing tennis, running and traveling.