Terry Monteith

Terry Monteith stands out as a luminary in the Fintech sector, with a prosperous career that spans over 30 years in the payments industry. Her leadership and innovative strategies have been pivotal in breaking new ground and fostering inclusivity, especially for women aspiring to leadership roles within Fintech. Her efforts were recognized when she was shortlisted as a finalist for the Women in Payments Distinguished Payments Professional Award in 2020. In 2022, she earned a spot on Financial I.T.'s list of the top 30 women leaders who are shaping the Fintech landscape. Monteith's expertise is broad and deep, encompassing global payment technologies, cross-border payments, and the development of sophisticated payment facilitation systems. Her leadership has directly contributed to improving global and mobile payment infrastructures, enhancing efficiency, and slashing operational costs for a myriad of businesses worldwide. In addition to her executive roles, Terry is a respected thought leader within the Fintech community. She has authored numerous articles for leading financial publications like the ABA Banking Journal and Finextra, where she discusses strategies to enhance inclusivity in Fintech and elevate the role of women within the sector. Her proposals often focus on removing barriers for women in Fintech and suggesting actionable solutions, such as incorporating Fintech studies into higher education curricula to prepare future professionals better. She embarked on her career journey at the First National Bank of Maryland, where she held the position of Vice President of Online Payments for four years. Subsequently, she joined P&H Solutions in Newton, Massachusetts, as Senior Vice President of Product and Sales Support, where she led the development of the company's groundbreaking internet payment platform. This platform rapidly captured 80% of the U.S. banking market, leading to P&H's successful acquisition by ACI Worldwide in 2006, which provided substantial returns to venture capital investors.