Square Hires Former PayPal Exec As VP Of Partnerships

Square has hired former PayPal exec Alex Petrov as its new vice president of partnerships, the company announced in a press release yesterday. Square says Petrov will focus on driving “strategic business development and customer acquisition” at Square.

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    Petrov previously served as VP of retail marketing at PayPal, and also has experience as VP of consumer brands at Safeway.

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    “Square’s passion for innovation and its relentless focus on the customer experience completely change how retailers can do business,” said Petrov. “I look forward to bringing Square to merchants of all sizes, from local businesses to the largest retailers in the world.”

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