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Adam Brown

Observer · DISC type ci
Sr. Manager Business Development at Discover Financial Services
📍 Nixa, Missouri, United States

Adam Brown is a payments industry professional with over 20 years of experience, currently serving as Sr. Manager of Business Development at Discover Financial Services. He focuses on developing new programs and managing strategic partnerships with fintechs and banks. Adam is a Certified Public Accountant with an MBA from the Jack Welch Management Institute.

Outside of work, Adam is an observer of the fintech landscape, taking an interest in the movements of companies like Square and PayPal. He also shares thoughts on the importance of personal values, such as humility, in both personal and professional contexts.

He has a strong and diverse financial background, having worked in financial planning, internal audit, and capital planning for major corporations like Baxter International and ConocoPhillips.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Sr. Manager Business Development
Job Level
Middle
Location
Nixa, Missouri, United States
Personality Overview

How Adam shows up

Curious
Example Seeker
Value Driven

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Adam cares about

Fintech Partnerships
His current role involves enterprise-wide relationship management with strategic fintech partners to build innovative payment experiences.
Innovative Payments
He is responsible for developing new third-party issued payment solutions, including white label credit, prepaid, and commercial options.
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Career

Work history

9-2012
Sr. Manager Business Development
Discover Financial Services
2-2012 - 9-2012
Sr. Manager, Global Pricing
Discover Financial Services
3-2009 - 2-2012
Sr. Manager, Business Development & Strategic Planning, Diners Club International
Discover Financial Services
Manager, Financial Planning and Reporting
Baxter International Inc.
Finance Project Manager
ConocoPhillips
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Education
Bachelor of Science
Kansas State University
Master of Business Administration
Jack Welch Management Institute
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

c

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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