Phil Wall

Phil Wall was named executive vice president and chief financial officer in June 2008.  In this role, he oversees the company’s financial operations worldwide and is a member of the First Data Executive Committee.

Wall joined First Data in January 2002 as vice president, finance, for Europe card services and shortly thereafter assumed responsibility of all First Data international finance operations. During that time, he oversaw acquisitions and alliances across 37 countries.

Prior to First Data, Wall held financial roles with Equifax Inc, a global provider of information solutions, and with Schlumberger Inc.  Originally from the United Kingdom, Wall has spent 13 years of his career overseas. He brings extensive experience in financial management disciplines including treasury, currency hedging and international tax structures. 

Wall holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Imperial College, London University, is a qualified Chartered Accountant and has an master's degree in business administration from Oxford, Brookes University.