Leadership

Our strength comes from our people.

When you choose Meta as a business partner, you'll work with an experienced team that approaches every challenge with integrity, creativity and passion. We bring you innovative thinking informed by unmatched expertise in the payment solutions arena.

It starts at the top. Our executive team cut their teeth among prominent payment companies including four top positions at other prepaid organizations and two founding members of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association. That gives us the knowledge and understanding to create successful products as well as the industry expertise to make your prepaid program a success.

Allow us to introduce ourselves.


Brad Hanson

President, Meta Payment Systems
Executive Vice President, MetaBank and Meta Financial Group

Brad Hanson has more than 20 years of experience in financial services, including numerous banking, card industry and technology-related capacities. During his career Brad has played a significant role in the development of the prepaid card industry. His experience working with regulators and many financial innovators provides a unique perspective on the history of prepaid, current threats and opportunities, and the changing roles of key participants in the prepaid value chain.

Brad is the President of Meta Payment Systems and a member of the board of directors, executive committee and Executive Vice President of Meta Financial Group and MetaBank. Brad is a founding member of the Network Branded Prepaid Card Association and still serves in an advisory role on the board. Brad has been recognized as a Paybefore Industry Achievement Award Winner and serves on the Advisory Board for the Gallup-HOPE Index which studies and promotes financial literacy in our nation’s schools.

Brad Hanson

 One of my goals in life has been to help provide opportunities for millions of people who do not have access to the kinds of financial products and services that many of us take for granted. That’s why Meta’s mission is to promote financial inclusion for everyone. Meta is committed to supporting financial literacy and products that help move people toward financial freedom. The prepaid industry provides a critical platform for us to accomplish that, and I am honored to be part of it. 

- Brad Hanson