Stacey Taylor

Stacey Taylor is a strategic leader with over 30 years of experience in driving organizational change, innovation, and delivering measurable cost savings. A key figure in establishing Visa as a GenAI leader in finance, Stacey has spearheaded enterprise initiatives that have significantly boosted productivity and technology adoption. Her expertise spans marketing strategy, GenAI implementation, learning and development, M&A integration, agile transformation, and managing a $50M P&L. Stacey is renowned for her ability to lead large teams through complex transformations, having successfully guided over 1,300 employees. She excels in building high-performing teams, optimizing operations, cutting millions in operating costs, saving over 1,000 hours, and driving sustainable growth.

Currently, as Vice President of Implementation & Change at Visa, Stacey leads enterprise-wide GenAI initiatives, achieving a 98% adoption rate and measurable productivity gains. She has successfully driven large-scale Agile and digital transformations, streamlined global processes, and boosted employee engagement scores by 36%. Stacey is known for aligning strategy with execution, consistently delivering impactful results.

Prior to Visa, Stacey spent a decade at Adobe Systems, where she played a crucial role in its growth from under $1B to over $4.5B in revenue. As Group Marketing Manager, she led M&A integrations, supported Adobe’s shift to a SaaS model, and enhanced its digital marketing capabilities. Stacey also drove cost-saving initiatives and streamlined operations, positioning Adobe as a leader in digital marketing. Her career began at Mazda NA and Symantec, where she focused on market research and brand communications.

Stacey is a member of the Advisory Board for the Asian University for Women, which empowers women from underserved regions. She has also served on the boards of the Leigh Performing Arts Parents Association, the American Musical Theatre of San Jose, and Las Madres, a nonprofit supporting families in Santa Clara County.

Recognized with multiple awards, including the Marketing Excellence award at Adobe, Stacey is a sought-after speaker on business transformation. In her personal life, she is a mountain and hiking enthusiast, a puzzle lover, and enjoys life with her husband in the Sierra Nevada Foothills, where she raised four grown children.