Anthony Eisen
Co-founder of Afterpay; Block, Inc. board director, Afterpay (now part of Block, Inc.)
Anthony Eisen is an Australian fintech entrepreneur and investor, co-founder and former co-CEO of Afterpay, the buy-now-pay-later company. After Afterpay was acquired by Block, Inc. in 2022, he later joined Block's board of directors and became CEO of the refunds platform Reshop. Before Afterpay he had a career in accounting and investment banking.
Fast facts
| Role | Co-founder of Afterpay; Block, Inc. board director |
|---|---|
| Company | Afterpay (now part of Block, Inc.) |
| Sector | Fintech / Buy-Now-Pay-Later |
| Headquarters | NSW |
| In role since | 2014 |
| Education | University of New South Wales (Bachelor of Commerce); attended Sydney Grammar School |
| Other roles | Board of directors, Block, Inc. |
Background
Co-founded and was CEO of Afterpay; former CIO of Guinness Peat Group; joined Block board after the Afterpay acquisition
Career timeline
- 2014Co-founded Afterpay with Nick Molnar, later serving as co-CEO
- 2016Afterpay listed on the Australian Securities Exchange
- 2022Afterpay acquisition by Block, Inc. completed
- 2025Appointed to Block, Inc.'s board of directors; CEO and chairman of Reshop
Notable
- Trained as a chartered accountant before moving into mergers-and-acquisitions investment banking
- Served as chief investment officer of Guinness Peat Group before co-founding Afterpay
- Co-founded Afterpay in 2014 and led it as co-CEO through its rapid global growth
- Under his leadership Afterpay grew to hundreds of thousands of merchants and tens of millions of customers
- Founded and leads Reshop, a platform focused on retail refunds, and sits on the Technology Council of Australia board
Frequently asked questions
What is Anthony Eisen known for?
He co-founded Afterpay and served as its co-CEO, and later joined the board of Block, Inc. and founded the refunds platform Reshop.
What did Anthony Eisen do before Afterpay?
He worked as a chartered accountant and investment banker and served as chief investment officer of Guinness Peat Group.
Is Anthony Eisen on Block's board?
Yes, Block, Inc. appointed him to its board of directors in 2025.
Public profiles
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_Eisen
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Afterpay
- https://block.xyz/inside/anthony-eisen-joins-block-board-of-directors
- https://investors.block.xyz/investor-news/news-details/2025/Block-Names-Anthony-Eisen-Co-Founder-of-Afterpay-and-CEO-of-Reshop-to-Board-of-Directors/default.aspx
Last verified 2026-07-13. Professionally-public, sourced information only.