Laura Balach

Laura (Pearson) Balach is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in partnership marketing and consumer banking. Currently serving as Vice President & General Manager, Head of Cobrand Partnership Marketing at American Express, Laura has held multiple leadership roles, including Vice President of Partnerships & Cobrand Product Management and Vice President of Customer Management (Lending) in the Global Consumer division. Prior experience includes Vice President positions in New Product Development and Business Development at Synchrony Financial, as well as participation in the Experienced Commercial Leadership Program at GE. Laura is an MBA graduate from the University of Virginia Darden School of Business and holds a BA in International Affairs from Sweet Briar College.