Maran Nalluswami

CEO

Chicago, Illinois, United States26 yrs 7 mos experience
Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

  • Over 25 years of experience in consumer finance.
  • Expert in strategic partnerships and business development.
  • Led Synchrony's growth strategy and innovation initiatives.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a strategic leader in Fintech with expertise in consumer finance and business development.

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Skills

Core Skills

Business DevelopmentStrategic PlanningConsumer FinancePartner EngagementRelationship ManagementSales ManagementMarket StrategyCorporate FinanceP&l ManagementEquipment FinanceCapital MarketsFinancial Structuring

Other Skills

M&Astrategic partnershipslong-term strategic planningcustomized financing programsmulti-channel shopping experiencesloyalty solutionspayments solutionsfinancing solutionsconsumer engagementpartner relationshipscredit penetrationdigital solutionsmulti-billion dollar segment managementbusiness strategycustomer acquisition

About

Executive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Business Development Officer at Synchrony, one of the nation’s premier consumer financial services companies. Strategic leader focused on shaping and activating Synchrony’s growth strategy. Manages M&A, strategic partnerships and business development, actively pursuing new partnerships and opportunities. Oversees Synchrony Ventures, which supports investments in emerging technologies and products to accelerate Synchrony’s pace of innovation. Seasoned commercial executive with more than 25 years of experience driving growth for Synchrony and its partners through strong leadership, deep relationships and digital innovation. Held multiple leadership roles including EVP and CEO of Synchrony’s Diversified & Value and Lifestyle business platforms, and GM for Sam’s Club and various other partners. Prior to Synchrony’s separation from GE in 2015, served as head of the Central Region for GE Capital overseeing the leveraged finance and equipment finance businesses. Held leadership positions and been active as a mentor for Synchrony's Asian Professional Engagement Network (APEN), along with volunteer work for CURE PSP, raising awareness and funds for Parkinson's disease research and to provide support and help for caretakers. Areas of expertise: capital markets, consumer finance, corporate finance, leveraged lending, equipment finance, global leadership, P&L management, market strategy, product positioning and operational effectiveness.

Experience

Synchrony

5 roles

EVP, Chief Strategy and Corporate Development Officer

Promoted

Aug 2024Present · 1 yr 8 mos

  • Lead Synchrony’s long-term strategic planning, business development, M&A, strategic partnerships and Synchrony Ventures.
M&Astrategic partnershipsbusiness developmentlong-term strategic planningstrategic planning

EVP & CEO, Diversified & Value, Lifestyle and Business Development

Promoted

Jan 2023Aug 2024 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Lead Synchrony’s Diversified & Value and Lifestyle platforms, along with Business Development. Deliver customized financing programs, multi-channel shopping experiences and loyalty solutions for a variety of industries including retail, sporting goods, power sports, apparel, jewelry and music.
customized financing programsmulti-channel shopping experiencesloyalty solutionsbusiness developmentconsumer finance

Senior Vice President, Diversified & Value

Promoted

Jun 2021Jan 2023 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Head of Synchrony’s Diversified & Value platform, which provides comprehensive payments and financing solutions to seamlessly integrate the in-store and digital experience at national and regional retail brands. Primarily focused on driving consumer and partner engagement through financing products, seamless experiences, and consumer loyalty solutions.
payments solutionsfinancing solutionsconsumer engagementconsumer financepartner engagement

Senior Vice President & General Manager Sam's Club

Oct 2017Jun 2021 · 3 yrs 8 mos

  • Member of the senior leadership team for Synchrony Retail Card, responsible for direct oversight of the Sam's Club relationship. Developed and expanded partner relationships, drove incremental Sam's Club sales and memberships and credit penetration, provided innovative digital solutions and continuously improved the Member experience.
partner relationshipscredit penetrationdigital solutionsrelationship managementsales management

Senior Vice President & General Manager Lifestyle Markets

Apr 2016Oct 2017 · 1 yr 6 mos

  • Member of the senior leadership team for Synchrony Payment Solutions, responsible for direct oversight of the multi-billion dollar Lifestyle Markets segment, which provides consumer finance across 6 key industries: Music, Luxury, Sporting Goods & Fitness, Craft & Sewing, Farm & Home and Flooring.
consumer financemulti-billion dollar segment managementmarket strategy

Ge capital

4 roles

Senior Managing Director & Central Region Head - Leveraged Lending & Equipment Finance

Feb 2015Mar 2016 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • Head of the GE Capital Corporate Finance Central Region with direct oversight for the leverage finance and equipment finance businesses. Responsibilities include leading a multi functional team, setting business strategy, delivering P&L commitments, growing revenue, acquiring new customers and managing existing relationships.
business strategyP&L managementcustomer acquisitioncorporate finance

Senior Managing Director & East Region Head - Equipment Finance

Promoted

Mar 2011Feb 2015 · 3 yrs 11 mos

  • Head of the GE Capital Corporate Finance East Region with direct oversight for the equipment finance business. Responsibilities include leading a multi functional team, setting business strategy, delivering P&L commitments, growing revenue, acquiring new customers and managing existing relationships.
business strategycustomer managementcorporate financeequipment finance

Vice President, Capital Markets

Promoted

Jun 2006Mar 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos

  • Responsible for structuring and syndicating leveraged loans across multiple industries and client profiles. Provided clients with market based cash-flow and asset-based transactions.
structuring leveraged loanssyndicating loanscapital marketsfinancial structuring

Vice President, Strategic Marketing

Jul 2005May 2006 · 10 mos

Ge

Senior Audit Manager, GE Corporate Audit Staff

Jun 2001Jun 2005 · 4 yrs · North America, Europe and India

Ge global exchange services

Sales Associate - Commercial Leadership Program

Jan 1999Jan 2001 · 2 yrs

Education

University of Maryland

Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) — Mechanical Engineering

Jan 1994Jan 1999

Wootton High School

High School

Jan 1991Jan 1994

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