Eldred F. Garcia is the SVP of Business and Partner Development at First Atlantic Commerce & PowerTranz, spearheading strategic growth and fostering valuable partnerships across the Caribbean and Latin America.

Having held various leadership roles in banking, consulting, and all the major credit card brands, Eldred’s commitment to the regional payment ecosystem is highlighted by the deployment of industry-shifting payment technologies and advanced fraud prevention solutions.

Eldred’s leadership extends beyond the payments industry. He has served as a medical officer in the US Marine Corps and on the City of Miami’s Technology Advisory Board. He also led the US EMV Chip Readiness Committee for the US Secret Service.