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Jodie Kelley
CEO at Electronic Transactions Association
- FinTech
- Payments
- Executive
- 📍Washington, DC
Jodie Kelley is the CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the world’s leading trade association for the payments industry. In her time leading the organization, Jodie has emerged as a sought-after thought leader and passionate advocate for all things payments.
During her tenure, Jodie has led the expansion of ETA’s educational programs and created new programs that help the industry navigate the complex compliance landscape. She also has significantly evolved and expanded ETA’s government relations work in the U.S. at the federal level, in all 50 states, and in Canada.
She has positioned ETA as the expert on critical and emerging topics including AI, privacy, and open banking. A storyteller by nature, Jodie proudly promotes the payments industry and its record of innovation, security, driving inclusion, and powering the global economy.
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- The Intersection of Payments and Politics
- AI in Payments and Fintech
- Trends in Payments and Fintech
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Prior to leading ETA, Jodie was a partner at a global law firm, before moving into leadership roles in the software and financial services industries. Through these experiences she gained experience in, and a keen appreciation for framing complex ideas and technologies in a way that is relatable and approachable, helping those with differing perspectives identify solutions, drive consensus, and find common ground.
In addition to her passion for policy that enables innovation, Jodie is a relentless advocate for gender parity within the payments industry, taking action to get more women into payments and rising through the ranks.
Jodie earned her B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.
BOOK NOW FOR your podcast
Jodie Kelley
CEO at Electronic Transactions Association
- 📍Washington, DC
- FinTech
- Payments
- Executive
Jodie Kelley is the CEO of the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA), the world’s leading trade association for the payments industry. In her time leading the organization, Jodie has emerged as a sought-after thought leader and passionate advocate for all things payments.
During her tenure, Jodie has led the expansion of ETA’s educational programs and created new programs that help the industry navigate the complex compliance landscape. She also has significantly evolved and expanded ETA’s government relations work in the U.S. at the federal level, in all 50 states, and in Canada.
She has positioned ETA as the expert on critical and emerging topics including AI, privacy, and open banking. A storyteller by nature, Jodie proudly promotes the payments industry and its record of innovation, security, driving inclusion, and powering the global economy.
read more
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LET'S TALK ABOUT
- The Intersection of Payments and Politics
- AI in Payments and Fintech
- Trends in Payments and Fintech
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Prior to leading ETA, Jodie was a partner at a global law firm, before moving into leadership roles in the software and financial services industries. Through these experiences she gained experience in, and a keen appreciation for framing complex ideas and technologies in a way that is relatable and approachable, helping those with differing perspectives identify solutions, drive consensus, and find common ground.
In addition to her passion for policy that enables innovation, Jodie is a relentless advocate for gender parity within the payments industry, taking action to get more women into payments and rising through the ranks.
Jodie earned her B.A. from the Pennsylvania State University, and her J.D. from Harvard Law School.
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“ETA has long been the voice of the electronic payments industry. Through effective advocacy before policymakers; best-in-class events that provide networking and business development opportunities; stellar content, courses, and certifications that provide actionable insights and education; and myriad thought leadership opportunities, ETA has a proud history of supporting payments professionals and ensuring that the industry is positioned to thrive.”Â
Timeline
Sep 2019 - Present
Electronic Transactions Association
Chief Executive Officer

Jul 2009 - Sep 2019
BSA | The Software Alliance
Senior Vice President and General Counsel

2003 - 2009
Fannie Mae
Vice President and Deputy General Counsel

1992 - 2003
Jenner & Block
Partner
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| How is the upcoming election affecting the payments industry? |
| How is the payments industry using, and not using, AI? |
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