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ChimeBusiness Development Account Executive
Jul. 2024Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesOur mission at Chime is to unlock financial progress for everyday Americans. We do that by building world class financial technology designed specifically for the needs of everyday Americans. We are proud of our member obsession and the fact that we are the #1 most loved banking app in America.
Salt LabsStrategic Business Development (Exit to Chime)
Feb. 2024 - Jul. 2024Atlanta Metropolitan AreaWorld's first rewards program for spending your most valuable resource - Your time. A loyalty earned asset (LEA) designed specifically for the hourly worker - Through the Salt technology, your frontline workers earn their non cash asset(s) for every hour worked - ultimately reward themselves for the work they do.
Various - FintechFinancial Services Consultant
Jan. 2023Atlanta Metropolitan AreaLeverage my deep domain expertise to help large and small organization on a myriad of projects ranging from GTM strategy to Alliance and Reseller Account Management in the Fintech and Payments spaces
BumpedVice President Sales (Series "A" Start-up - Exit to Augeo)
Jan. 2022 - Dec. 2023Atlanta, Georgia, United StatesKen drove the Bumped Mission - Everyone deserves to be an owner! He drove GTM by enabling the FI's, Fintech's, and the Brands by rewarding their customers in fractional shares of stock. These efforts made meaningful changes in driving financial literacy for all by making them owners of their favorite brands. Ken helped navigate the early stage start-up with his vast domain experience and tenacity.
BakktVice President Of Business Development (Pre-IPO)
Jan. 2021 - Dec. 2022Atlanta Metropolitan AreaKen leveraged his network and knowledge to drive revenue and relationships in the Fintech and FI space. He worked in a start-up environment that went public via a SPAC in his tenure at Bakkt. He expanded his knowledge level and expertise evangelizing Crypto payments and rewards. He was a top performer quarter over quarter while supporting Junior team members both in Business Development and Operations areas.
NCR CorporationVice President Sales & Relationship Management
Jan. 2019 - Dec. 2021Greater Atlanta AreaKen expanded his career journey by venturing into a new ecosystem, a worldwide cash network - Allpoint. Ken sold to a highly specialized segment and worked with the organizations most important and strategic clients. This unique offering services its communities, and supplies critical access and services via its Network. NCR is the world’s largest ATM management operator serving the largest Retail and Financial Brands across the globe.
American ExpressVice President Global Sales Marketing
Jan. 2016 - Dec. 2019Greater Atlanta AreaKen successfully lead a team of B2B specialist to exceed goals. He drove growth initiatives by expanding the prospect scope, inclusive of downstream new business opportunities which drove further value to his organization Driving business in two segments, he managed a diverse team of individual contributors and people leaders Kens team worked with clientele on complex business needs in a constantly evolving payments ecosystem – addressing people, process, and technology demands
VisaDirector of Business Development
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2016Greater Atlanta AreaAs a Business Development Leader, Ken was entrusted with a broad range of responsibility in Direct to Clients, B2B Sales, Partner Development, Lead Generation, and consulting with large issuers (financial institutions) around market moving initiatives - All having the commonality of innovative client centric revenue focused pursuits. As has been the trend in Ken’s career, he is frequently called to take on additional responsibilities and projects to help drive revenue, better client relations, and value creation for all stakeholders. He consistently keeps abreast of the latest industry trends whether it be cryptocurrency and Blockchain or risk and regulatory changes within the FinTech space.
Xerox (Formally Symcor L.P.)Director of Innovation
Jan. 2008 - Dec. 2013Greater Atlanta AreaWhen Symcor LP announced it would be withdrawing from the US Market, a number of key US Leaders evacuated the organization. However, Ken and the US GM pulled together a small team which devised a plan to sell the US assets. This plan was well received by the Canadian Parent. It was executed in less than a year. Ken was asked to stay on to transition the business, the culture and the technology for Xerox. A year later he was named Innovation officer within the Financial Services line of business. Reporting to both the LOB GM and the Chief Innovation Officer, Ken provided significant domain expertise in the US Banking segment. Ken was promoted consistently and took part in a number of large cross functional projects.
Vitex, Inc.President
Jan. 2006 - Dec. 2008Mooresville , NCWhile at a previous employer, Ken had worked with Vitex on a number of various projects in the small to mid-sized banking market. The Vitex owner tapped Ken to run all aspects of the organization. Prior to this promotion, Ken ran the National Sales Team.
WhiteFeather LLC.Principal Owner
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2006Atlanta Metropolitan AreaAfter BCE Emergis pulled out of the US Market, Ken found himself at a crossroads in his career and embarked on a yearlong journey to set up his own firm – Something he had envisioned for some time. Under this parent organization Ken ran a Transportation Logistics business, a Business Brokerage business, and consulted for Fintechs. This incredible experience broadened his view and scope in understanding business demands.
BCE Emergies Director
Jan. 2001 - Dec. 2004Atlanta Metropolitan AreaKen was recruited by a former Executive of Fiserv (CheckFree) to join this start-up and build out the organizations Relationship Management Team while Managing the company’s largest customer. The new company was leveraging the internet to drive a patented technology around electronic invoice presentment and payment (EIPP).
FiservSenior Relationship Manager
Jan. 1999 - Dec. 2001Atlanta Metropolitan Area(CheckFree) At a time when the internet was in its infancy, Ken embraced this new frontier and seized the opportunity to leverage his existing knowledge in Banking to transition into an evolving Fintech space.
Fifth Third BankVP Commercial Treasury Management
Jan. 1993 - Dec. 1998Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan AreaAs Ken progressed through his career and gained recognition in the industry, he took the opportunity to expand his knowledge base and move into the Commercial Treasury Management side of banking. He grew large corporate relationships, owned the acquisition of a $3B rival Bank and lead a division comprising a large number of Banking Officers and Professional support staff.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.Assistant Vice President - Branch Manager
Jan. 1990 - Dec. 1993Detroit Metropolitan AreaKen had responsibility for full P&L and Retail Sales across multichannel locations consisting of multimillion dollars in assets.
MetLifeSenior Marketing Specialist
Jan. 1989 - Dec. 1990Greater Chicago AreaAfter self funding his own education, Ken. Started his career in Insurance, selling P&C in Chicago. This role set a solid foundation to understand the order to pay cycle which he would leverage his entire career.
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