Risky Business: Adyen’s Leslie O’Callaghan on the balance of risk and growth
Leslie O’Callaghan is Adyen’s Global Head of Legal. Adyen provides end-to-end payment capabilities, insights, and financial products in a single global solution; the company’s customers include Meta, Uber, H&M, eBay, and Microsoft. The company was founded in 2006 and today has over 4000 employees in 27 offices worldwide.
In her role at Adyen, O’Callaghan is responsible for managing legal risk to the business while also playing a critical role in the company’s growth.
During our interview, O’Callaghan shared insights on helping Adyen become a bank here in the U.S., how to ensure trust with partners and merchants, and how she landed in the financial services industry after graduating from law school.
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Kelly Mayes leads Alloy's Brand Marketing team. She has spent her career working with fast-growing companies and VC firms, helping them grow their awareness with target audiences. In her free time, she can be found driving her two kids to their various sporting activities.
