– USA, IL – Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) today announced the appointment of John Owen to its Board of Directors, on June 6, 2022, bringing the Board to thirteen members.
“John brings nearly four decades of experience in the banking industry and has a wealth of knowledge related to technology transformation to enhance the customer experience. I am confident that he will help Discover continue to succeed as a leading digital bank and payments company and look forward to John’s contributions as a member of our already strong Board,” said CEO, Roger Hochschild.
John Owen will also join the Risk Oversight Committee.
About John Owen
In 2021, Owen retired from Regions Financial after a successful 14-year tenure with the company where he oversaw the bank’s technology transformation, cybersecurity, data and analytics, and artificial intelligence efforts. He spearheaded “Simplify and Grow,” a strategic initiative focused on improving the customer experience, creating more effective processes, and driving revenue growth. Owen’s track record of innovation for Regions includes his fintech partnership strategy, launching a new business focused on serving the underbanked population, and the development of Regions’ mobile app
Before joining Regions Financial, Owen was CEO of Assurant Specialty Property, a Fortune 500 company based in Atlanta. Before that, Owen was SVP of Global Systems Development for Citicorp Credit Services, CIO of North American operations for Arrow Electronics, and SVP of technology for American Airlines. He began his career in information systems with McDonnell-Douglas.
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 banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchants 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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