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John H. Hedlund

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Vice President, Issuer and Merchant Marketing at Mastercard
📍 New York City Metropolitan Area, United States

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Experience
24 Years
Current Role
Vice President, Issuer and Merchant Marketing
Job Level
Senior
Location
New York City Metropolitan Area, United States
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Career

Work history

5-2018
Vice President, Issuer and Merchant Marketing
Mastercard
4-2016 - 5-2018
Vice President, Issuer Marketing
Mastercard
2011 - 2015
VP, Industry Development - Merchant Services US
American Express
2009 - 2011
Director, Account Management - Global Oil Merchants
American Express
2003 - 2009
Director, Account Management - Costco Wholesale
American Express
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Education
1999 - 2001
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management
1987 - 1991
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Cornell University
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