Deluxe Corp. Appoints Former Global Payments CEO Paul Garcia as Board Chair

Apr 24, 2026 12:42 UTC

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Deluxe Corp. has named Paul Garcia as the independent Chair of its Board of Directors. Garcia succeeds retiring member Cheryl Mayberry McKissack.

Paul Garcia named independent Board Chair
Garcia has been a board member since 2020
Succeeds retiring director Cheryl Mayberry McKissack
Garcia previously led Global Payments Inc. as CEO from 1999 to 2014
DLX shares trading at $30.30

Deluxe Corp. (DLX), the Minneapolis-based financial services technology and marketing firm, announced on Friday the appointment of Paul Garcia as the independent Chair of its Board of Directors. Garcia is a veteran of the company's leadership structure, having served as a director on the board since 2020. He takes over the role from Cheryl Mayberry McKissack, who is stepping down upon her retirement. Garcia brings extensive industry expertise to the position, having previously served as the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Global Payments Inc. (GPN) for fifteen years, spanning from 1999 to 2014. His tenure at Global Payments establishes a strong track record in the financial technology sector. Shares of Deluxe Corp. remained relatively stable following the announcement, trading slightly higher at $30.30 on the New York Stock Exchange. The transition is viewed as a standard governance update as the company continues its focus on financial technology and marketing services.