Peter Walker Appointed CFO of Corpay, Effective July 2025

Corpay, Inc., a leading global business payments company, has announced the appointment of Peter Walker as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective July 21, 2025. With a proven track record in financial leadership across both public and entrepreneurial enterprises, Walker is expected to play a pivotal role in Corpay’s continued growth and innovation.

1. Leadership Transition: A Strategic Appointment

Ron Clarke, Chairman and CEO of Corpay, shared his enthusiasm about the appointment:

“Peter’s mix of public and entrepreneurial company CFO experience will help him contribute immediately.”
“He’s got great potential and will be a terrific partner in helping us to run the business.”

2. Peter Walker’s Career Highlights

Walker brings over two decades of financial leadership experience across diverse organizations:

Most recent role:
- CFO at Instructure Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: INST)
- Led Instructure’s privatization via its acquisition by KKR
Previous CFO roles include:
- Sterling Check Corp (NASDAQ: STER)
- Jackson Hewitt
Notable long-term tenure at Assurant:
- Held various positions in finance, accounting, and strategy
- Final role: CFO and Chief Strategy Officer

3. Academic & Professional Background

Peter Walker’s foundation in finance is supported by top-tier academic and professional credentials:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting – Miami University
MBA – New York University, Leonard N. Stern School of Business
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Began career at Ernst & Young

4. Transition of Interim CFO Alissa Vickery

Following Peter’s appointment:

Alissa Vickery will return to her full-time role as Chief Accounting Officer
Recognized by Ron Clarke for her contributions: “Alissa did a great job supporting the team through the CFO transition.”

Corpay’s appointment of Peter Walker marks a significant step in fortifying its executive leadership team. With Walker’s extensive experience spanning public offerings, strategic acquisitions, and financial operations at scale, Corpay is poised to accelerate its mission in transforming global business payments. As the company advances, this strategic leadership shift underscores Corpay’s commitment to sustained growth, innovation, and financial discipline.