Recently, I returned to the States to lead Barclaycard US amid major change in the credit card industry. By focusing on the needs of our customers, we aim to broaden our range of payment products.
As Global Cards Head, my responsibility is to share the wealth of skills, experience and systems within Barclaycard with customers around the world, and local businesses which issue Barclaycards on behalf of Barclays Retail bank.
Amer Sajed
Chief Executive Officer, Barclaycard US and Global Cards Head
CEO Barclaycard UK, Business & International
CEO Barclaycard UK
Managing Director Barclaycard UK
Executive Vice President, Travel and Affluent Citigroup
Primarily at Citigroup. My last role there was EVP, Travel and Affluent. I was responsible for a couple of co-brands (AAdvantage, Hilton), the Youth and the Affluent segments, a travel product (PremierPass), and a car rewards portfolio (Driver's Edge).
I sold bibles door-to-door one summer during college. For a Muslim, that's pretty quirky.
I'm really pleased that the team we put together here was able to turn around the UKC portfolio. It's the first time I know of that a portfolio this big and that complex (and which had been in decline for so long) was turned around successfully, with all key success metrics showing improvement. This is a testament to great teams working effectively across the different business functions.
That we were viewed as trustworthy professionals who provide true value for money. Obviously, we have a long way to go, especially in the UK and the US. But the initiatives we're taking in 2009 around building customer plans will help us start building that trust.
I have kids ranging in age from kindergarten to university.
