Brooke Fitts Selected for 2024 RiseUp USA at Money20/20
Electronic payment solutions provider, Kotapay, a division of First International Bank & Trust (FIBT), today announced that its head of payment products and strategy, Brooke Fitts, has been selected as a 2024 inductee into the 2024 RiseUp USA Academy (RiseUp). RiseUp champions diversity across the fintech ecosystem and provides a spotlight for forward-thinking professional women who are driving innovation and change in the financial services space. The prestigious program will be hosted at Money20/20, the world’s leading fintech show, taking place from Oct. 27-30 at The Venetian in Las Vegas.
With a mission to empower women in fintech, this global program equips participants with the tools, insights, and networks to break new ground in the fintech ecosystem. Since its inception in 2018, RiseUp has supported over 175 leaders who are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the industry.
“I’m thrilled to be part of the 2024 RiseUp USA cohort,” said Fitts. “Money20/20 is where the future of fintech and financial services is happening, and this program is about connecting with people who are creating real impact. I look forward to diving in and being part of it.”
Over the past two decades, Fitts has led efforts to enhance consumer experiences, grow high-performing teams, and fuel significant business growth for several organizations in payments. As a passionate leader driven by the challenge of transforming ideas into thriving, impactful ventures, her participation in RiseUp will further empower her leadership at Kotapay, a leading electronic payments processor in the industry.
“Brooke’s leadership at Kotapay is driving exciting new initiatives for FIBT around faster payments, BaaS and payroll,” said Peter Stenehjem, president at FIBT. “We’re proud to have her represent our organization as part of this year’s RiseUp cohort and look forward to the leadership she’ll continue to bring to the table.”
As part of the RiseUp cohort, Brooke joins a select group of professionals pushing the envelope in fintech, ready to tackle the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of financial services.
