CCG CATALYST - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Corporate Meeting and Event Specialist
- Director of Corporate Relations
Jaime L. Olson is an ambitious and detail-oriented Corporate Meeting and Event Specialist with extensive experience. She excels in coordinating and executing high-profile corporate briefings, client events, and internal meetings. With a proven track record of providing exceptional support to C-suite executives, Jaime brings strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and a client-focused mindset to drive successful outcomes. Her expertise in virtual event management, team leadership, and effective communication makes her a valuable asset in advancing the event career of any growing organization.
Job Titles:
- Chief Research Officer
- Director of Research
As the Director of Research and Chief Research Officer for CCG Catalyst, Kate brings 10+ years of professional experience that includes leading data-driven research projects, creating fintech industry thought leadership, and managing editorial content for publications including Insider Intelligence and The Value Line Investment Survey.
Kate spearheads client-facing research projects on fintech topics including open banking, digital channels, payments, lending, blockchain, artificial intelligence, digital wealth management, and others. She leverages quantitative data as well as conducts field study based on desk research, conference and event findings, and interviews with prominent industry leaders at fintechs, banks, and other financial and nonfinancial institutions. Her research brings voices into data and provides perspectives informed by real experience inside of financial services companies.
Paul Schaus - CEO, Founder, President
As Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer he leads a successful team of subject matter experts. Throughout his successful career Paul has been a banker, management consultant, strategist, thought leader and strong advocate to the financial services industry. Paul has advised clients and led major engagements globally, from community banks to global institutions on strategy, business planning, tactical performance, profitability improvement, governance and management development. He has advised banks, fintech, credit unions, and financial technology vendors on business and technology strategies.
Paul is frequently featured as a speaker at industry events, addressing diverse topics such as digital transformation, innovation, mergers & acquisitions, payments strategy, and the future of banking. He has written numerous columns for publications including American Banker and The Financial Brand.
As Chief Operating Officer of CCG Catalyst, Tiana has 10 + years in the financial services industry. Tiana leads the firm's fintech initiatives, consulting operations, information technology and directs the firm's internal process improvement, program management, strategy and client service initiatives. Her financial services expertise is comprised of both internal and external engagements. She has strategically coached clients at the organizational, leadership and operational level. Her consulting skills and her depth of knowledge of financial services affords her the ability to guide and work with banks and fintechs to execute strategies that result in successful and sustainable outcomes.