Clarissa Morrison is one of the most influential executives in the Latin American fintech sector. Originally from Venezuela, she has built an international career that positions her as a benchmark for leadership, innovation, and diversity in the financial industry. Currently serving as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Ximple, she demonstrates exceptional leadership and is widely recognized as a key player in the field.
Clarissa’s career exemplifies the impact strong leadership and financial expertise can have on a company’s growth. Her story as a female entrepreneur in the fintech space is one worth following closely.
Morrison is a success story that proves female empowerment in the industry is on the rise. Her ascent aligns with a growing trend of women taking on leadership roles in Latin American fintech.
Globally, only 17% of executive positions in fintech are held by women. However, in Latin America, 35% of fintech startups have at least one female founder—surpassing the global average. Despite this progress, access to funding remains a challenge: only 5% of venture capital in the region goes to women-founded companies.
Clarissa is a prime example of how female leadership drives innovation, inclusion, and equity in the sector, paving the way for new generations of women in tech and finance.
Born and raised in Venezuela, she pursued higher education in the United States. Throughout her professional journey, she worked at major financial firms in New York, including J.P. Morgan, Citi, and EY. Later, she joined Clara, where she took on key roles in capital markets before becoming Global CFO.
Today, she holds the same position at Ximple, where she led the securing of a $30 million credit line with Architect Capital.
Her life spans three places —New York, Mexico City, and Venezuela—giving her a unique perspective on Latin America’s financial ecosystem and its socioeconomic dynamics.
In a conversation with us, she shared inspiring anecdotes about how Cashea and Yummy have transformed the lives of Venezuelans—a particularly meaningful topic for her, as she was one of the first investors in both startups.
Clarissa stands out for her versatile career, passion for financial innovation, leadership approach, and ability to turn goals into reality. Her impact on the industry is undeniable.
Her expertise in treasury management, combined with her pivotal role in high-impact financial decisions, has allowed her to optimize the company’s capital structure. Additionally, her ability to build and maintain strong relationships with banks and institutional investors has been key to scaling strategic partnerships, making her a benchmark for innovation and solvency in the region.
✔ Global experience: Worked at J.P. Morgan, Citi, and EY before leading critical areas at Clara and Ximple.
✔ Impact-driven vision: Selects and supports startups that solve real-world problems (like Cashea and Yummy in Venezuela).
✔ Execution skills: Closes strategic funding rounds that scale fintech businesses.
Her career proves that purpose-driven financial leadership can create tangible change. From New York to Mexico City, she works to build an ecosystem where fintech drives opportunities in emerging markets. She continues to inspire a new generation of fintech entrepreneurs, especially in regions where financial inclusion is crucial.
We’re excited to see how leaders like Clarissa Morrison are driving the fintech revolution in Latin America, proving that strategic vision, perseverance, and innovation are key to building a more prosperous and inclusive financial ecosystem.
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