John Caplan is the CEO of Payoneer, a global payment and commerce-enabling platform. With a diverse background in leadership roles, Caplan has previously served as President of North America and Europe at Alibaba.com, CEO of Ford Models, Inc., and CMO of About.com.
Who is the CEO of Payoneer?
John Caplan, CEO and Director of Payoneer has an extensive background in executive leadership, investment, and entrepreneurship within the digital economy. Prior to joining Payoneer, Caplan served as President of North America and Europe at Alibaba.com, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the company into one of Alibaba Group's fastest-growing and most profitable units.
He also founded OpenSky, an SMB software platform that was acquired by Alibaba in 2017. Caplan's diverse experience includes positions as CEO of Ford Models, Inc., a fashion talent agency, and CMO of About.com, an internet publishing business. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Rochester.
Work History
- Payoneer, Co-Chief Executive Officer (May 2022 - March 2023)
- Oscar Heyman, Board Member (September 2005 - present)
- Caroo, Board Member (September 2019 - September 2022)
- Alibaba Group, President of North America & Europe, Alibaba.com (September 2017 - December 2021)
- OpenSky (acquired by Alibaba), Chief Executive Officer & Founder (January 2009 - January 2018)
- 5min, Member of the Board of Directors (January 2008 - January 2010)
- Ford Models, Inc., Chief Executive Officer (January 2002 - January 2009)
- About.com, President of Networks & Chief Marketing Officer (January 1998 - January 2001)
- Berenter Greenhouse & Webster, Director of Marketing (January 1995 - January 1998)
Education History
John Caplan, CEO of Payoneer, holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the prestigious University of Rochester. This educational foundation has contributed to his diverse and successful career in various leadership roles within the digital economy.
When did John Caplan join Payoneer?
John Caplan joined Payoneer as Co-Chief Executive Officer in May 2022, and transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer in March 2023. Since joining the company, Caplan has been with Payoneer for less than a year, bringing his extensive experience in executive leadership, investment, and entrepreneurship within the digital economy to the global payment and commerce-enabling platform.