Before joining Braintree, Jhawar was working for KKR on evaluating potential acquisitions as well as building new capabilities within portfolio companies through improved operations and partnerships.

Prior to KKR, Jhawar worked for the Chicago offices of Bain Capital/Sankaty Advisors and McKinsey.

Braintree CEO Bill Ready said Amit had joined the company when it is expanding rapidly, broadening product offering and evaluating many high-growth options for the future.

Braintree assists online and mobile businesses process credit card payments by providing a merchant account, payment gateway, recurring billing and credit card storage.