Based in Dallas, Thomas Spann, Jr. leads the FinTech practice in the Americas at Egon Zehnder and is a prominent leader within the Financial Officers practice. He is dedicated to providing strategic guidance and mentorship on leadership challenges, specifically tailored to the financial services sector. He is greatly valued by clients for his extensive management experience, empathetic approach, and solutions-oriented mindset.
There is no better feeling than positively impacting individuals, organizations, and communities. I’m energized by creating and fostering strong relationships to help organizations solve complex business and leadership challenges.
Before joining Egon Zehnder, Thomas served as the President and General Manager of Payments at Hyphen Solutions in Dallas. With the Private Equity firm, Blue Star Innovation Partners, he also held the position of VP of Operations where he focused on payments, go-to-market strategy, and operational execution across its portfolio companies. Prior, Thomas worked at Radiant Systems (acquired by NCR), where he was General Manager of the merchant solutions business and led sales across the Americas for the Travel & Entertainment Division. Thomas began his career in real estate investment banking with SunTrust Robinson Humphrey.
Thomas earned a BA in Business Administration with a focus in finance from Morehouse College and an MBA from Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. Committed to giving back to the community, he serves on the boards of KIPP Texas Public Schools and the Dallas YMCA. He also serves on various leadership committees at his church. In his free time, Thomas enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, cycling, competing in triathlons, and playing the drums.
