Matt Sheehy

Senior Director, Physical Security @ Circle

About

Global security executive with 20+ years of experience building, scaling, and modernizing enterprise safety and security programs across technology, fintech, financial services, and global real estate environments. Trusted advisor to senior leadership at high-growth and complex organizations, including Payoneer, Block (formerly Square), Standard Chartered Bank, and Cushman & Wakefield. Known for aligning global security strategy with business objectives, organizational culture, and diverse regional operating conditions. Proven leader across global physical security, travel risk and duty of care, crisis and incident management, executive protection, environmental health and safety, and enterprise risk governance. Experienced in designing scalable programs, leading globally distributed teams, and partnering cross-functionally to support rapid growth, transformation, and operational resilience. Recognized for calm, decisive leadership during high impact incidents and periods of geopolitical volatility, translating risk intelligence into clear executive decision support. Adept at balancing risk mitigation with business enablement, strengthening safety, continuity, and reputation without slowing innovation or growth.

Country

United States

City

New York

Industry

Financial Services

Skill

Budget Management, Strategic Thinking, Fire Safety, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Workplace Safety, Google Drive, Slack, Google Docs, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Data Centers, Leadership Development, Mentoring, Cross Functional Team Building, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team Leadership, Training, CCTV Installation, Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV)

Experience

Senior Director, Physical Security

Circle

2026-5 - Present · 5 mos

New York City Metropolitan Area

Circle Internet Group (NYSE: CRCL) is a leading American financial technology company and the issuer of USDC, one of the world's largest regulated dollar digital currencies. Through its global infrastructure, Circle enables businesses, institutions, and developers to move value across borders, access digital asset markets, and participate in the emerging internet financial system.

Head of Global Safety and Security

Payoneer

2025-3 - 2026-3 · 1 yr 1 mo

New York, NY

Payoneer Global Inc. (NASDAQ: PAYO) is a leading American global financial technology company that provides online money transfer and digital payment services to businesses and professionals worldwide. Through its international network, Payoneer enables cross-border transactions, supports global commerce, and offers customers access to working capital solutions.

Director of Global Security

Collectors

2023-9 - 2024-9 · 1 yr 1 mo

Jersey City, New Jersey, United States

Collectors is shaping the future of the collectibles industry—transforming how enthusiasts find, buy, authenticate, track, and research everything from sports cards to coins, video games, and beyond. Brands include PSA, PCGS, WATA, and CardLadder.

Head of Global Security, Trust & Safety (CSO)

Block

2015-11 - 2023-5 · 7 yrs 7 mos

New York, NY

Block (fna Square) (NYSE: SQ) is a global technology company focusing on financial services. Made up of Square, Cash App, Spiral, TIDAL, and TBD54566975.