Daniela Castillo

Strategic Partnerships @ Meta FinTech at Meta | San Francisco, California, United States

About Daniela Castillo

Daniela Castillo is a dynamic force in the Payments industry, currently serving as a key player in Strategic Partnerships at Meta FinTech. With a deep-seated passion for leveraging payments as a transformative tool for individuals and businesses, Daniela is committed to addressing the challenges faced by underserved communities. Her journey from Colombia to a pivotal role at Meta reflects her dedication to creating inclusive financial solutions that empower users globally.

In her previous role, Daniela led Meta's global payment network partnerships with major financial institutions such as Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. This involved spearheading business development initiatives for core product experiences, including advertising, donations, e-commerce, marketplace transactions, peer-to-peer payments, and messaging payments. Her strategic vision and expertise in cross-cultural management have been instrumental in forging strong alliances that enhance Meta's payment offerings and drive innovation.

Currently, Daniela is focused on shaping Meta's strategy and roadmap for Open Banking and Banking as a Service partnerships. Her proficiency in big data analytics and product innovation enables her to identify emerging trends and opportunities within the fintech landscape, ensuring that Meta remains at the forefront of payment solutions. Bilingual in Spanish and English, Daniela excels in social networking and online advertising, making her a valuable asset in navigating the complexities of the global payments ecosystem. Through her work, she continues to champion the cause of financial accessibility, helping to build a future where payments empower everyone, everywhere.

Daniela Castillo Work

Strategic Partnerships @ Meta FinTech at Meta in June 2021 to Present

Client Consulting Director, Visa Consulting and Analytics at Visa in October 2018 to June 2021

Go Share CEMEA Region - Client Consulting Director, Visa Consulting and Analytics at Visa in October 2018 to January 2019

Daniela Castillo Education

UCLA Anderson School of Management, Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Marketing and Consulting, June 2025

Columbus State University, Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Finance and Marketing, Double Major; International Business Minor, 3.8 - Summa Cum Laude, June 2025