Humphries will spearhead investor and analyst communications as Paya executes on its strategic roadmap as a public company
Paya, a leading integrated payments and commerce solution provider, has announced that Matt Humphries has joined as its Head of Investor Relations. In this role, Humphries will be responsible for communicating the vision and value of Paya’s integrated payments model and technology with shareholders, analysts, and the broader financial community. Humphries joins from Manhattan Associates Inc., where he served as Senior Director & Head of Investor Relations.
“Matt brings a wealth of experience building relationships with investors and analysts, as well as a deep knowledge of both financial markets and the software industry,” said Glenn Renzulli, Paya’s Chief Financial Officer. “In Paya’s next phase as a public company, Matt’s strategic vision and sharp analytical skills will serve as tremendous assets to us as we continue to execute on our vision and demonstrate the benefits and long-term value of integrated payments to shareholders, investors, and the broader public.”
Prior to joining Paya, Humphries served as Senior Director & Head of Investor Relations at Manhattan Associates Inc., a high-growth, Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) company. In this role, Humphries led the investor relations function as the firm underwent a multi-year business transformation, providing strategic oversight and spearheading the development of a new IR program. He also proactively engaged and built long-term relationships with investors and sell-side analysts, while serving as an advisor and strategic counsel to Manhattan Associates’ CEO and CFO on shareholder engagement, market activity, and comparative valuation.
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Humphries began his career as a Marine Corps officer and F/A-18 aviator, flying nearly 1,000 hours, while concurrently running operational and financial programs across the globe. He also led the Investor Relations function at Wellcare Health Plans, Inc. and served as an equity research analyst with USAA Asset Management Company. Humphries is a CFA charterholder, and holds an MBA from Mississippi State University and a B.A. in Economics from the University of Florida.
“This is such an exciting moment in Paya’s trajectory to join the team,” Humphries said. “Integrated payments are now so critical to any organization’s digital infrastructure, and as Paya progresses on its roadmap as a public company, there is tremendous opportunity to communicate its value to software companies and their clients, as well as the broader financial community.”
