Kris Maize

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About Kris Maize

A senior global product and marketing executive with extensive expertise in the US, APAC and EMEA markets. Led record revenue generating Japan/APAC strategic alliance partnerships, built record volume global marketing programs, drove international negotiations, and successfully led and delivered cross-functional projects within the global B2B and B2C marketplace. Built highest revenue generating marketing programs in Hawaii, Japan, Guam, Germany, Italy and the UK. Expert client relationship manager, who thrives on strategically negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships. Skilled communicator with the patience and tenacity required, exceeding internal goals while ensuring satisfaction for all parties.Global MarketingCrafted global product launch and marketing programs for each network alliance partnership: JCB, China UnionPay, BC Card, Diners Club International (globally) and Discover. Developed and executed the launch of the largest destination-product/marketing program for Discover and their international network partner consumers: Shop Hawaii (Discovershopworldwide.com). Program exceeded 100% year-over-year sales volume and transaction lifts. Negotiated with all merchants /networking partners and led all global marketing, mobile, digital & social media initiatives. Worked closely with sales teams to lead acceptance-marketing initiatives with acquirers and merchants throughout EMEA and APAC.NegotiationsStrategic relationship lead for Discover’s JCB partnership. Led and completed all four phases of a global reciprocal acceptance agreement with JCB Japan on Discover’s behalf, on time and under budget, resulting in millions of additional revenue for the Discover Network. Negotiated additional millions in JCB transaction volume to the Discover Network in supplemental partnership agreements both in the US and globally. Led negotiations and successfully executed agreements in Guam for Discover acquiring team when they could not attend.Discover CardManaged development of the Internet channel as a leading source of new accounts for Discover card, leading to growth of 500%+.