– USA, IL – Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced the appointment of David Rawlinson II, CEO of NielsenIQ, to its Board of Directors, effective on Feb. 22. He has also joined the Audit Committee
David Rawlinson has significant experience in global e-commerce, consumer trends, consumer data, and digital business-to-business operations. He is a former presidential appointee to the George W. Bush and Barack Obama administrations and served as a senior advisor for economic policy with the White House National Economic Council.
“David adds another expert perspective to the deep experience of our current Board with his track record of success in digital commerce,” said CEO, Roger Hochschild. “His background in information solutions and global perspective will help Discover continue to succeed as a leading digital consumer bank.”
About David Rawlinson
Prior to joining Nielsen Holdings, David Rawlinson was president of the Global Online Business at W.W. Grainger Inc. from 2015 to 2020. He has also served as a member of the Nielsen Holdings Board since 2017. He previously served as VP, operations for Grainger’s online business in 2015 and as deputy general counsel and corporate secretary from 2012 to 2014.
He served on the board of MonotaRO Co. Ltd., top Japanese e-commerce and industrial retail firm, from 2014 to 2019. Before his work at Grainger, Rawlinson held executive roles with ITT Exelis, formerly ITT Corp.
David Rawlinson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Citadel, a law degree from the University of South Carolina, and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover card, America’s cash rewards pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts, and certificates of deposit through its direct banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the nation’s leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payments network with acceptance around the world.
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