John Ward

John Ward is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the banking and technology sectors. Currently serving as EVP and Chief Marketing and Product Officer at American Savings Bank since June 2018, John previously held the position of Chief Operating Officer at iQuanti, Inc., where emphasis was placed on data-driven digital marketing for Fortune 500 companies. John also led the Upromise Rewards business as SVP and President at Sallie Mae, overseeing all aspects of product management and digital strategy. Earlier career highlights include roles as Chief Marketing Officer and EVP at IDT Corporation, where John built a $300-million consumer phone services business, and as SVP Online Banking at First Union National Bank, where John established a successful consumer banking platform. Educational credentials include an MBA from The Wharton School and a BS in Industrial and Management Systems Engineering from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.