Paul Walsh
Chief Executive Officer at PFW Management LLC
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PAUL WALSH
Senior Managing Director
San Francisco
Paul Walsh is a Senior Managing Director with Calera Capital and a member of the General Partner.
Paul is the former Chairman and CEO of eFunds Corporation (NYSE: EFD), a leading provider of risk management, electronic funds transfer services, prepaid card processing, and global outsourcing solutions to more than 10,000 financial services companies in more than 80 countries.
eFunds also provided point-of-sale fraud prevention solutions to retailers and electronic benefits processing services to government entities.
As Chairman and CEO, Paul led a dramatic improvement in the company’s operating performance and stock price driven by revenue growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, rationalization of non-core assets, and cost reductions.
Fidelity National Information Services Inc. (NYSE: FIS) acquired eFunds in September 2007 for approximately $1.8 billion, representing an increase in equity value of 6X over 5 years.
Paul has also held various leadership positions at other businesses including Clareon Corporation (Chairman/CEO/Founder), Wright Express (CEO), BancOne Diversified Services (CEO), Norwest Capital Management and Trust (SVP), and Diners Club Germany (CEO).
He was also a member of the Board of Directors of Staples, Inc. for 27 years where he helped oversee Staples’ growth from a regional player in the US with $165 million in revenue to the $25 billion global industry leader.
Paul is also a former member of the Board of Trustees at Thunderbird, School of Global Management.
He received a B.S.
in Engineering from Tufts University and an M.B.A.
from Boston University (with Honors).
Paul and his wife, Janis, are both natives of Maine where they live during the summer while escaping to Arizona for the winter.
They have 4 married children and 11 grandchildren ages 14 and younger.
Paul and his wife enjoy making craft cider at their home in Maine.
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Paul Walsh active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| PFW Management LLC | Chief Executive Officer | 2008-01-31 |
Calera Capital Advisors LP
 Calera Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Calera Capital Advisors LP (Calera Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Robert Jaunich. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Private Equity Investor | 2008-08-31 |
United Dental Partners LLC
 United Dental Partners LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services United Dental Partners LLC provides dental care services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. | Chairman | - |
Transaction Services Group Ltd. (United Kingdom)
 Transaction Services Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Transaction Services Group Ltd. specialises in providing business management software and outsourced management of payment services. It serves health and fitness, childcare, education, insurance, healthcare, sports and entertainment. The company was founded on September 08, 2015 and is headquartered in Haywards Heath, the United Kingdom. | Director/Board Member | - |
Former positions of Paul Walsh
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| STAPLES, INC. | Director/Board Member | 2017-09-11 |
Competitor Group, Inc.
 Competitor Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Competitor Group, Inc. operates as a media and event entertainment company. It publishes and print magazine on information related to running, cycling, triathlon, and other multi sports. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Chairman | 2014-12-31 |
Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
 Sterling Infosystems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sterling Infosystems, Inc. provides employment screening and hiring solutions. It offers employment background checks such as criminal background checks, drug and health screening, education and employment verification, executive investigations, social security number trace, motor vehicle records checks, and sanctions, risk, and compliance. The company was founded by William M. Breenbaltt in 1975 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Director/Board Member | 2014-12-31 |
| Thunderbird School of Global Management | Director/Board Member | 2012-12-31 |
eFunds Corp.
 eFunds Corp. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services eFunds Corp. delivers risk management, payment, and outsourcing solutions. The firm also provides services to financial institutions, financial services companies, electronic funds networks, retailers, government agencies and telecommunications companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Chief Executive Officer | 2007-09-11 |
Training of Paul Walsh
| Tufts University | Undergraduate Degree |
| Questrom School of Business | Masters Business Admin |
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| Private companies | 11 |
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Staples, Inc.
 Staples, Inc. Specialty StoresRetail Trade Staples, Inc. engages in provision of workspace supplies. Its products include document printing, business cards, marketing materials, and envelopes and stationery. It also offers print and marketing services, online notary services, and technology services. The company was founded by Thomas G. Stemberg in 1985 and is headquartered in Framingham, MA. | Retail Trade |
Calera Capital Advisors LP
Calera Capital Advisors LP Investment ManagersFinance Calera Capital Advisors LP (Calera Capital Advisors) is a private equity firm founded in 1991 by Robert Jaunich. The firm is headquartered in San Francisco, California. | Finance |
eFunds Corp.
eFunds Corp. Data Processing ServicesTechnology Services eFunds Corp. delivers risk management, payment, and outsourcing solutions. The firm also provides services to financial institutions, financial services companies, electronic funds networks, retailers, government agencies and telecommunications companies. The company was founded in 1984 and is headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ. | Technology Services |
Sterling Infosystems, Inc.
Sterling Infosystems, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Sterling Infosystems, Inc. provides employment screening and hiring solutions. It offers employment background checks such as criminal background checks, drug and health screening, education and employment verification, executive investigations, social security number trace, motor vehicle records checks, and sanctions, risk, and compliance. The company was founded by William M. Breenbaltt in 1975 and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Commercial Services |
Competitor Group, Inc.
Competitor Group, Inc. Movies/EntertainmentConsumer Services Competitor Group, Inc. operates as a media and event entertainment company. It publishes and print magazine on information related to running, cycling, triathlon, and other multi sports. The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in San Diego, CA. | Consumer Services |
| PFW Management LLC | |
Incom, Inc.
 Incom, Inc. Industrial SpecialtiesProcess Industries Incom, Inc. engages in the manufacture of polymer and glass microstructure technologies. Its products support researchers, scientists, and instrument makers in the dental, medical, scientific, life sciences, homeland security, defense, and display industries. The company was founded on October 1, 1971 and is headquartered in Charlton, MA. | Process Industries |
Cypress Healthcare Partners LLC
 Cypress Healthcare Partners LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Part of Paragon Private Health LLC, Cypress Healthcare Partners LLC offers urgent care, primary care, and occupational medicine services in various locations including Monterey, CA and surrounding communities. Patients trust Doctors on Duty for their fast and affordable medical services. The CEO of the private company is Michael McMillan. Cypress Healthcare Partners was acquired by Signature MD, Inc. on March 31, 2021. | Health Services |
Transaction Services Group Ltd.
 Transaction Services Group Ltd. Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Transaction Services Group Ltd. engages in the provision of bills payment processing solutions. It offers business management software, integrated payments, and value added services. The firm serves to the insurance, theme parks, health and fitness, and entertainment industries. The company was founded by Murray Bolton in 1994 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. | Technology Services |
United Dental Partners LLC
United Dental Partners LLC Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services United Dental Partners LLC provides dental care services. The company is based in Chicago, IL. | Health Services |
Transaction Services Group Ltd. (United Kingdom)
Transaction Services Group Ltd. (United Kingdom) Packaged SoftwareTechnology Services Transaction Services Group Ltd. specialises in providing business management software and outsourced management of payment services. It serves health and fitness, childcare, education, insurance, healthcare, sports and entertainment. The company was founded on September 08, 2015 and is headquartered in Haywards Heath, the United Kingdom. | Technology Services |
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