Todd Linden is the President and CEO of Woodforest Acceptance Solutions, where he leads the company’s strategic vision and execution. With a career spanning decades in the acquiring industry, Todd brings deep expertise in building, scaling, and optimizing payment solutions that meet the evolving needs of modern businesses.

Prior to WAS, Todd served as the CEO of Paysafe Payment Processing and prior to that President & CEO of Merchants Choice Payment Solutions, a nationally recognized processor that he successfully led through significant growth and a high-profile acquisition in 2017.

A recognized thought leader in the fintech space, Todd has played a pivotal role in advancing financial technology through both innovation and leadership. He has served on the Electronic Transactions Association (ETA) Board and Advisory Board, where he chaired key committees focused on driving industry standards and innovation