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WEX Inc. is a global commerce platform that simplifies business operations by offering tailored B2B payment and administrative solutions. The company provides services that address challenges in fleet management, corporate payments, and employee benefits administration. WEX's offerings include payment processing, transaction management, and software solutions designed to enhance efficiency and decision-making for businesses worldwide.
- Mobility - Provides payment processing, transaction management, and information services for fleets of all sizes, including small businesses, government fleets, and over-the-road carriers. Partners with major fuel retailers and supports efficient fleet operations.
- Benefits - Offers SaaS software for consumer-directed healthcare benefits, benefit enrollment, and custodial services for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Simplifies benefits administration for businesses, including many Fortune 1000 companies.
- Corporate Payments - Delivers global B2B payment solutions, enabling businesses to automate accounts payable, centralize purchasing, and manage spend. Focuses on eliminating paper-based transactions and streamlining supply chain processes.
| Name | Position | External Roles | Short Bio | |
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Melissa Smith ExecutiveBoard | Chair, CEO, and President | Board Member at Equifax Inc. | Melissa Smith has been CEO since January 2014 and Chair since September 2019. She joined WEX in May 1997 and has held various leadership roles, including CFO. | View Report → |
Ann Drew Executive | Chief Risk and Compliance Officer | Chair of WEX Bank | Ann Drew joined WEX in December 2014. She has held various compliance and risk management roles and is currently Chair of WEX Bank. | |
Carlos Carriedo Executive | Head of Americas Payments | None | Carlos Carriedo joined WEX in January 2022. Previously, he held senior roles at American Express, including General Manager for Commercial Services in Europe and Canada. | |
Hilary Rapkin Executive | Chief Legal Officer and Secretary | Member of several professional organizations (e.g., ABA, ACC, NELF) | Hilary Rapkin joined WEX in January 1996. She has held various roles, including General Counsel and Head of HR. | |
Jagtar Narula Executive | Chief Financial Officer (CFO) | Board Member at Sterling Check Corp. | Jagtar Narula joined WEX in May 2022. Previously, he was CFO at 3D Systems Corporation and held senior roles at Blackbaud, Xerox, and GE. | |
Jay Dearborn Jr. Executive | Chief Strategy Officer | None | Jay Dearborn joined WEX in 2016. He previously served as President of Corporate Payments and Vice President of Strategy. | |
Jennifer Kimball Executive | Chief Accounting Officer | None | Jennifer Kimball joined WEX in April 2019. She previously served as Interim CFO and held finance leadership roles at Syneos Health and PricewaterhouseCoopers. | |
Karen Stroup Executive | Chief Digital Officer | Board Member at Driven Brands Holdings, Inc. | Karen Stroup joined WEX in January 2022. She previously held leadership roles at Thomson Reuters, Capital One, and Intuit. | |
Melanie Tinto Executive | Chief People Officer | None | Melanie Tinto joined WEX in February 2018. She previously held HR leadership roles at Medtronic and Hewlett-Packard. | |
Robert Deshaies Executive | Chief Operating Officer, Americas | None | Robert Deshaies joined WEX in 2014 through the Evolution1 acquisition. He oversees mobility, benefits, corporate payments, and travel businesses in the Americas. | |
Sachin Dhawan Executive | Chief Technology Officer (CTO) | None | Sachin Dhawan joined WEX in December 2023. He previously held leadership roles at Stitch Fix, Visa, Blackhawk Network, PayPal, and Microsoft. | |
Aimee Cardwell Board | Director | None | Aimee Cardwell joined WEX in December 2023. She previously held senior technology leadership roles at UnitedHealth Group and American Express. | |
Daniel Callahan Board | Director | Board Member at Scotiabank and Tata Consultancy Services, Non-Executive Chair at Time, Executive Partner at Bridge Growth Partners | Daniel Callahan joined WEX in 2019. He previously served as Global Head of Operations and Technology at Citigroup. | |
Derrick Roman Board | Director | Board Member at CommScope Holding Company, Public Governor at FINRA | Derrick Roman joined WEX in 2021. He is a retired PwC partner with expertise in finance, risk management, and cybersecurity. | |
Regina O. Sommer Board | Director | None | Regina O. Sommer joined WEX in 2005. She has extensive experience in finance and governance, having served as CFO at multiple companies. | |
Shikhar Ghosh Board | Director | Professor at Harvard Business School, Board Member at Evidence Action, Rescale Inc., and Flipside Crypto, Inc. | Shikhar Ghosh has been a director at WEX since 2005. He is a professor at Harvard Business School and has extensive experience in technology and entrepreneurship. | |
Susan Sobbott Board | Director | Board Member at Bambee and Ideas42, Trustee at Darden School of Business, Advisor to Women's Venture Capital Fund | Susan Sobbott joined WEX in 2018. She previously held leadership roles at American Express, including President of Global Commercial Services. |
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Given the increasing competition in the travel segment and customers' willingness to multisource, how confident are you that travel volumes will rebound, and what specific measures are you taking to retain market share and prevent further volume declines?
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With the Benefits segment's growth aligning more closely to market rates due to saturation in HSA adoption, how do you plan to outpace the market, and have you considered divesting this segment if it cannot deliver higher growth?
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Considering the deceleration in HSA account growth from double digits to mid-single digits, what strategies do you have to drive growth in the Benefits segment, and should we expect further moderation in this area?
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The guidance implies a margin decline of around 300 basis points year-over-year; can you elaborate on the long-term operating leverage of the business and how you plan to reverse this margin compression?
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With the revision of your long-term organic revenue growth target from 8%-12% to 5%-10%, can you provide more detailed expectations by segment, and explain how you plan to achieve growth at the higher end of this new range given the challenges in the travel and Benefits segments?
Notable M&A activity and strategic investments in the past 3 years.
| Company | Year | Details |
|---|---|---|
Payzer Holdings, Inc. | 2024 | Completed on November 1, 2023, this acquisition involved a total initial consideration of approximately $250.0 million (with an additional contingent payment settled at $5.6 million) and recorded $190.0 million of goodwill. It strategically expands WEX’s Mobility segment via a scalable SaaS solution, acquiring key intangibles such as customer relationships, developed technology, and trademarks. |
Ascensus Health & Benefits | 2023 | Completed on September 1, 2023, the deal was valued at around $182.3 million and included significant allocations for goodwill ($83.0 million) and other intangible assets. It fits strategically by enhancing WEX’s Benefits segment with technology-enabled health benefit solutions and boosting Affordable Care Act compliance capabilities. |
Indian Software Entity | 2023 | Completed on January 3, 2023, this acquisition was structured with a total consideration of $6.0 million (including a contingent payment structure) and involved acquiring approximately 180 employees to enhance WEX’s technological capabilities; it was accounted for as an asset acquisition with a workforce intangible asset valued at $8.1 million. |
PO Holding | 2022 | Finalized on March 7, 2022, this transaction involved acquiring the remaining 4.53% interest for a total purchase price of $234.0 million payable over several installments with interest components, which enabled WEX to consolidate full ownership and secure all economic benefits of PO Holding, the direct parent of WEX Health. |
Recent press releases and 8-K filings for WEX.
- WEX Inc initiated a Dutch tender offer for up to $750M in common stock buyback, signaling strong management confidence in the company's long-term outlook.
- The company revised its long-term organic growth guidance to 5%-10%, reflecting market developments and aiming for a rebound in 2026.
- There are significant investments in digital marketing and product enhancements, particularly in the Mobility and Corporate Payments segments, with expectations of margin expansion.
- The discussion also highlighted the evolving view on EV capabilities, which, despite being currently small, are seen as crucial for future revenue stabilization.