Who is Thomas Priore? Career, Leadership at Priority, and 2025 Outlook - CEOWORLD magazine

Thomas Priore: A Leader in Unified Commerce

Thomas Priore is the CEO of Priority, one of the leading non-bank merchant acquirers in the United States. His journey to the top includes a degree from Harvard and Columbia Business School, as well as eight years at PaineWebber and founding experience with ICP Capital, where he managed over $20 billion in assets.

Leadership Philosophy

Priore's leadership philosophy is centered around "care-first leadership", which emphasizes a strong work ethic. As he notes, his grandfather, a landscaper, taught him that success requires working "half a day—12 hours".

2025 Outlook

Under Priore's leadership, Priority has ranked #45 on Forbes' 2025 list of America's Most Successful Small-Cap Companies. His vision for unified commerce platforms is driving the company's growth and success.

Success requires working "half a day—12 hours"

Author's summary: Thomas Priore leads Priority with care-first leadership.

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