Kurv Reorganizes Sales and Embedded Payments Leadership for SMB and ISV Growth
CLEVELAND, Jan. 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Kurv, formerly known as Electronic Merchant Systems, announced today that industry veteran Nick Bencivenga has joined the organization as its new VP of Sales and that Jesse Spears has been promoted to VP of Strategic Partnerships. These personnel moves further strengthen Kurv's leadership team following its transformative rebrand last November.
Afshin Yazdian, Chairman and CEO of Kurv, stated, "We've made a lot of extraordinary changes to our organization in the past year. Nick and Jesse will play a huge role in continuing to drive our dynamic growth and expansion with our inside sales and embedded payments groups. They further bolster our strong leadership team, and I am proud to have them join the Kurv family."
Nick Bencivenga, VP of Sales
With a robust background in business analytics, sales, and operational execution, Bencivenga brings his deep expertise in the payments industry to Kurv. A graduate of Virginia Tech, he most recently served as Vice President of Sales at Paysafe and was formerly the Chief Operating Officer at Dharma Merchant Services. In his role, Bencivenga will be tasked to expand Kurv's inside sales channels and help accelerate the division's growth.
"Already, it's been an incredible experience joining the Kurv team," says Bencivenga. "Our solutions are proving to be game-changing for businesses across the country, giving my team the resources to simplify the payment process and cater to our merchants' changing needs."
Jesse Spears, VP of Strategic Partnerships
Spears has over 10 years of experience in fintech, SaaS, and embedded payments. His expertise in helping software companies monetize payments and being a solution-driven leader will play a large part in Kurv's continued growth. His dynamic career spans sales and leadership roles across multiple start-ups and growth-stage companies, where he has expanded new verticals, led go-to-market strategies, and built full-cycle sales teams from the ground up. A graduate of the University of Virginia, Spears will lead the company's integrated payments group.
"In my time at Kurv, we've seen exciting shifts and growth, from launching new technology to expanding our incredible organization," says Spears. "I'm excited to continue that momentum by growing our embedded payments business, fostering new professional relationships, and supporting a culture where our customers and our teams can thrive."
About Kurv
Kurv is a leading merchant payments powerhouse that serves US-based businesses, ISO agents, and ISV communities. Over 30,000 retail, eCommerce, and omnichannel customers nationwide utilize our suite of modern payment solutions. From credit card processing and risk management to sales software, Kurv offers robust tools that empower businesses to thrive. Modern Payments, Made Simple.
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