New York, New York, United States, September 2025 — John Egerman has been appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Fora Financial, a leading business financing lender supporting small and mid-sized businesses nationwide. In his new role, John will lead the financial strategy and operations of the company, ensuring sustained growth as Fora Financial continues to expand its impact on the small business community.
John brings with him extensive financial leadership experience across some of the world’s largest corporations. Most recently, he served as VP and CFO for Consumer Businesses (PayPal and Venmo), Marketing, and Communications at PayPal, where he was responsible for driving financial strategy and execution for the consumer segment of one of the world’s most recognized digital payments companies.
Before PayPal, John spent over five years at Walmart, where he held multiple senior finance roles. As Head of eCommerce Finance for Walmart Connect and Data Ventures, he led finance for the company’s fast-growing digital retail media and data commercialization businesses. Earlier at Walmart, he was Head of Capital Markets and Corporate Finance, managing $20B+ in investments, a $50B debt portfolio, and global credit facilities, while serving as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team.
Previously, John was Assistant Treasurer at Andeavor, where he oversaw capital structure planning and financing strategies, playing a critical role in multi-billion-dollar acquisitions and integration projects. Earlier in his career, he served as Director of Treasury at Plains All American, managing treasury and credit functions for a Fortune 100 company in the energy sector, and began his career with Baker Tilly US in transaction services and capital advisory.
With nearly two decades of experience across financial services, retail, energy, and fintech, John has developed deep expertise in treasury management, capital markets, corporate finance, and financial planning. His leadership is expected to strengthen Fora Financial’s position as a trusted partner for small and mid-sized businesses seeking flexible financing solutions.
About Fora Financial
Founded in 2008, Fora Financial is a leading business financing lender dedicated to empowering small and mid-sized businesses. The company has provided more than $4 billion to over 55,000 businesses nationwide, offering fast, flexible, and customized funding solutions. With offices in New York and Miami, Fora Financial prides itself on delivering a seamless process, personalized consultative support, and a partner-centric approach that helps businesses unlock growth potential in a rapidly evolving financial market.
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