MZ

Mary Zoumas

GTM Advisor | Investor | Chief Revenue Officer | Growth Leader for Fintech, Payments & Loyalty

New York, New York

Invests in

Stages:

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Work Experience

  • Senior Vice President, Flex Pay Sales & BD

    2025

2023

  • CEO & Founder

    2023

    GTM advisory boutique consulting founders and executive teams on GTM strategy, sales & marketing, partnerships, and customer loyalty. Client examples: Lyft Inc., Vaya Technologies, LvlUp Ventures, OnMe, Avaris Investor & LP: - Emmeline Ventures: Fund that invests in female founders in fintech, healthcare, & femtech - Parri Passu Venture Partners: Early-stage VC that invests at the intersection of technology and retail Memberships: - Primary Venture Partners (Expert), GTM Circle (Founding Member), Chief (NY Chapter), LvlUp Ventures (Start-Up Mentor), NYC Fintech Women, Movi Collective, Pavilion, Fractionals United Skills: Start-Up Advisor | Revenue Growth | Product Market Fit | Sales & Marketing Strategy | Customer Loyalty | Partnerships | Product Positioning | Commercial & Analytics

2022 - 2023

  • Chief Revenue Officer

    2022 - 2023

    Kard is a rewards-as-a-service platform powering the next generation of loyalty. (Series A)

2021 - 2022

  • Head of Growth

    2022 - 2022

  • Head of Sales

    2021 - 2022

    Imprint is the leading provider of modern co-branded credit cards. (Series C)

2019 - 2021

  • Head of Global Business Development

    2019 - 2021

    Employee # 15 in NYC. Built and scaled US & Global, leading complex deals across 20+ markets. (Pre-IPO)

2008 - 2018

  • Director, Co-Brand Product Management & Business Development

    2016 - 2018

    Drove double-digit growth as a product lead and P&L owner for some of the world’s leading Co-Brands, including Delta SkyMiles®, Starwood Preferred Guest®, Lowe’s Business Rewards, and American Airlines Business Extra®. Successfully negotiated multiple industry-leading American Express Co-Brand deals, including the Amazon Business Card.

  • Director, Membership Rewards Loyalty Program - Partnerships & Business Development

    2014 - 2015

    Managed the world’s premier loyalty program, American Express Membership Rewards, across 50+ Retail, Entertainment, and Dining Partners. Led business development initiatives to re-sign/sign 30+ marquee partners, such as Starbucks, Target, Ralph Lauren, Williams Sonoma, and The Home Depot. Launched innovative digital products across 50+ brands, owning end-to-end ideation, design, partner negotiation, execution, and go-to-market strategy.

  • Senior Manager, Membership Rewards Loyalty Program - Partnerships & Business Development

    2012 - 2014

    Managed the relationship for 15+ Membership Rewards (MR) Retail partners, representing 70% points for the MR gift card program and a $2M+ marketing budget. Negotiated 5+ contract renewals and signed new partners, including Crate & Barrel, Mark + Graham, and Williams Sonoma Home. Focused on digital innovation with the beta pilot launch of a new mobile-first product.

  • Senior Manager, Charge Card Innovation

    2010 - 2012

    Led the revitalization of the American Express’ signature Corporate Gold Card, focusing on a refreshed design target, enhanced value proposition, improved customer segmentation, and optimal benefit suite. Launched a product pilot to drive incremental non T&E spend in Middle-Market and led the go-to-market strategy for the marquee Corporate Centurion product.

  • Manager, Strategic Planning

    2008 - 2010

    Developed customer risk mitigation strategies that drove CPC, BIP, and Meetings growth for the top 150 largest global clients, identifying $5.5B incremental opportunity.

  • Business Consultant

    2004 - 2006

    Defined Capital Markets five-year strategic business plan with cross-functional team of Partners, Executive Group, Policy Committee, and Finance.

  • Corporate Legal Assistant

    2002 - 2004

    Supported deal negotiations in the Corporate Practice of this leading NYC-based law firm.