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Scott Dowty

Las Vegas

Summary

25 years of experience spurring significant revenue and profit growth to quickly ramp up new companies and deliver superior shareholder value. Expertise in creating value, maximizing profitability by balancing a growth mindset with a keen eye for cost controls.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder, Chairman (Prior CEO)

Passport Technology Inc
Las Vegas
01.2017 - 01.2025
  • Founded company, raised seed capital, developed strategic plan, oversaw technology stack and launched global fintech company in high barrier to entry vertical delivering over $400 million in revenue and 5 billion in settled transaction volume.
  • Gained material market share in mature markets. Penetrated mature US and International markets gaining material and immediate market share through depth and breadth in GTM strategy / offering.
  • Drove high double-digit growth YOY both organically and through M&A. Organic growth driven by technically advanced solutions, opening new markets while positioning company to leverage momentum and reputation in seizing M&A opportunities.
  • Gained notoriety in payments and gaming. Awarded multiple acknowledgements for technology, innovation and compliance by respected US and International industry association and commissions.
  • Investment Bank currently facilitating sale to Private Equity or Strategic

Chief Revenue Officer & Section 16 Officer

CardConnect Corp (NASDAQ: CCN)
King of Prussia
01.2014 - 01.2017
  • Led transformation of this growing fintech and payment processing company, spanning enterprise sales, ISV, direct sales, product, and marketing functions. Reported to CEO and Board of Directors.
  • Instrumental in successful liquidity event. CardConnect was acquired by Fintech Acquisition Corp. in July 2016 at a 13x multiple, driven by explosive sales growth, disruptive technology, and enterprise penetration. CardConnect was acquired by First Data.
  • Grew Enterprise Sales channel 700% in three years. Rebuilt the sales infrastructure instituting behavior-driven compensation models, process improvements and support structure.
  • Rebranded corporate identity, sub vertical re-brand and forged new PR relationships in preparation for Pubco.
  • Brought in by private equity firm to catalyze liquidity event. Delivered 700% YOY sales growth

Executive Vice President Sales, Chief Marketing Officer, Section 16 Officer

Everi Holdings (NYSE: EVRI)
Las Vegas
01.2008 - 01.2014
  • Promoted to EVP Sales and CMO of the leading provider of integrated casino cash solutions with 600 employees offering services in 20 countries. Held P&L responsibility for $650 million in revenue and $60 million in profit, overseeing 400 of the company’s 600 employees. Managed international business, domestic sales, relationship management, product, integrated payments, marketing, and public relations departments.

Senior Vice President, International Business

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
Toronto
01.2005 - 01.2008
  • Recruited by CEO to grow casino transaction processing businesses in Canada and the UK while expanding into new international markets. Managed P&L and strategic planning to maximize revenue opportunities. Supervised 7 direct reports in the sales, credit, finance, operations, systems, legal, and HR departments. Reported to CEO.
  • Grew international business from 3% to 10% of the company’s total EBITDA.
  • Turned fragmented group into strategic, focused team that exceeded PTP and revenue plans by 29% (2006) and 77% (2007).
  • Accelerated global expansion efforts by establishing a presence in the Caribbean, Belgium, Switzerland, France, Germany, Austria, Czech Republic, South Africa, and Macau. Negotiated bank sponsorship agreements and gained approval from monetary authorities, card associations, and gambling boards.

General Manager & Country Manager, Canada: Latin America & Canada Division

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
Toronto
01.2003 - 01.2005
  • Held full P&L responsibility for the $70 million Canadian business of the world’s largest independent, third-party transaction processor and merchant acquiring processor. Managed organization of 250 employees with 9 direct reports in the sales, credit, finance, operations, systems, legal, and HR functions. Reported directly to President Latin America and Canada.
  • Delivered 20%+ annual revenue and PTP growth, exceeding targets for merchant account and transactions by up to 180%.
  • Tapped to consult on new alliances in Taiwan, Mexico, Caribbean, Australia, Brazil, and the EU, sharing lessons learned and best practices to support global expansion.
  • Strengthened credit and risk analysis by creating new metrics and processes for all revenue lines.

Vice President, Sales: Latin America & Canada Division

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
Toronto
01.2002 - 01.2003
  • Promoted to manage 130-member sales team driving merchant sales in the corporate, mid-market, regional, inside, branch, and relationship management channels.
  • Beat all annual goals with $3.9 billion in new MasterCard sales, 18,000 new merchant accounts, and $21 million in revenue.
  • Exceeded merchant location growth target by 54% and achieved 9% attrition — well below industry benchmark.
  • Built and managed 3 competing independent sales organizations (TD Merchant Services, First Data Loan Co., First Data Acquisition Corp.) under a single model with shared assets.
  • Sold and signed Canada’s largest merchants across all industries, becoming first international “Winner’s Circle” award winner.

Director, National Sales

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
Toronto
01.2000 - 01.2002
  • Recruited as original member of executive team in Canada to build the business and penetrate the Canada market. Provided strategy and infrastructure that allowed First Data to become the first U.S. company to gain a foothold in Canada’s payment processing industry. Developed policies for AIS, credit, operations, systems, product, compliance, legal, sales, account management, procurement, and human resources functions.
  • Built high-performing sales team that surpassed revenue objectives by 700% (2000) and 400% (2001).
  • Initiated industry’s first revenue-enhancing and cost-sharing initiatives by introducing aggressive U.S. business model into Canadian operations.

Director, North American Sales | Business Development Manager, National Sales

Global Payments Canada (NYSE: GPN)
Toronto
01.1996 - 01.2000
  • Recruited to grow merchant sales for Canada’s largest merchant processor and Visa acquirer. Led national sales teams in generating $1 billion in merchant sales annually. Supervised 8 direct reports and defined sales plans, compensation plans, and product and serving pricing.
  • Delivered significant bottom-line impact by signing marquee national accounts and surpassing all sales goals.
  • Earned divisional “Award of Excellence” for both sales performance and team management. Positioned employees for career advancement and instilled strong sense of business ethics.
  • Championed revenue opportunity in Mexico through expanding transaction processing volumes and economies of scale.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Seneca College
Toronto, ON

Skills

  • Transforming startup and underperforming organizations to deliver rapid bottom-line results
  • Passport Technology: Founded company and built Internationally recognized Fintech business delivering $320 million in revenue in 8 years
  • CardConnect: Led strategic and operational transformation enabling liquidity event at 13x EBITDA
  • Everi Holdings: Responsible for $650 million in revenue and 60% of the company’s employee base Expanded international business from 3% to 15% of total EBITDA while overseeing three strategic acquisitions in the US
  • First Data International: Grew the Canada business from $0 to $210 million in revenue in 5 years Held full P&L responsibility for First Data’s most successful international subsidiary
  • Executive Leadership P&L Management Sales & Business Development Organizational Transformation Strategic Planning Team Building Change Management M&A Product Monetization Partnerships & Alliances Revenue & Profit Growth

ADDITIONAL BUSINESS INTERESTS & INVESTMENTS

  • Investor, Real Estate (North America, 1987 – Current): Completed over 60 real estate transactions in the US and Canada including buy, sell and develop.
  • Founder/Entrepreneur, Soapopular Inc (Toronto, 2005 – 2009): Founded first alcohol free, foaming hand sanitizer company gaining mass retail distribution in Canada and the US. Exported product through distributors to over 20 countries. Sold company to large Canadian consumer goods company in 2009 with the brand name Soapopular driving interest.
  • Founder/Entrepreneur, Canadian Ice International (Toronto, 1990–1996): Developed multiple brand name and white label products with distribution to 7,000 locations in Canada and exports to 6 countries. Won the “New Innovators Award,” from the Canadian Retailers Association in 1995. Sold IP to large Canadian brewery (Canadian Ice) and business operations to foreign consumer goods company.

Timeline

Founder, Chairman (Prior CEO)

Passport Technology Inc
01.2017 - 01.2025

Chief Revenue Officer & Section 16 Officer

CardConnect Corp (NASDAQ: CCN)
01.2014 - 01.2017

Executive Vice President Sales, Chief Marketing Officer, Section 16 Officer

Everi Holdings (NYSE: EVRI)
01.2008 - 01.2014

Senior Vice President, International Business

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
01.2005 - 01.2008

General Manager & Country Manager, Canada: Latin America & Canada Division

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
01.2003 - 01.2005

Vice President, Sales: Latin America & Canada Division

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
01.2002 - 01.2003

Director, National Sales

First Data International (NYSE: FDC)
01.2000 - 01.2002

Director, North American Sales | Business Development Manager, National Sales

Global Payments Canada (NYSE: GPN)
01.1996 - 01.2000

Associate of Arts - Business

Seneca College

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