James McRoberts started his career within the department of Canadian Government’s Foreign Affairs in Washington, DC.
McRoberts then went on to become a notable figure in the financial and payments industry with significant contributions to both traditional and innovative payment solutions though the development of ground-breaking intellectual property / software. As the former Executive Chairman of Optimal Payments (renamed Paysafe Group PLC – NYSE:PSFE), McRoberts played a pivotal role in the company’s development and success. Under his leadership, the company was instrumental in providing comprehensive payment processing services across various sectors, including medical retail and e-commerce. The transition from Optimal Payments to Paysafe marked a significant rebranding that expanded the company’s global reach and services. Paysafe was then was sold to Blackstone / CVC.
McRoberts also serves currently as the Executive Chairman of Vesalius Longevity Labs where his contributions continue to influence the development of secure and efficient systems, particularly in sectors with specific regulatory and operational challenges.