SOUTH PORTLAND — South Portland-based Wright Express announced two management changes that executives hope will support the company’s domestic and international expansion.
Melissa Smith has been named president of Wright Express North America, a newly created role in which Smith will oversee strategy and operations.
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Formerly chief financial officer and executive vice president of finance and operations, Smith will also ensure that domestic strategy supports the company’s international efforts, according to a media release.
Smith has worked in a variety of roles at Wright, including those in finance, IT, operations and business development.
Steve Elder is the company’s new senior vice president and chief financial officer.
Elder, who joined Wright in 1998, was formerly vice president of corporate finance and treasurer. He has also worked as vice president of investor relations.
In a prepared statement, Wright’s President and CEO Michael Dubyak said the changes will help the company better support its ongoing business expansion.
“With these leadership changes, my role can now evolve from having a daily focus on our North American operations to focusing on international expansion and corporate development opportunities, as well as creating linkages between our North American and international operations,” he said.
Last week, Wright announced the acquisition of Florida-based rapid! Paycard, a private company that sells systems enabling companies to pay employees with debit cards.
In 2010, Wright purchased Australian Retail Decisions to expand its international business of fleet and prepaid cards.
The company has employees in five countries, according to its website.
The primary business of Wright Express is processing automotive fleet fuel purchase transactions and helping customers capture and analyze detailed fuel and maintenance information.
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