Chris MacDonald

Chris MacDonald is an accomplished professional in the payments and product development sector, currently serving as AVP & Head of Platform Strategy & Product at Central 1 since March 2022. In this role, Chris focuses on establishing a robust business and technology infrastructure for future growth, facilitating seamless access to various services via API. Prior to this position, Chris held leadership roles at EQ Works as Head of Product & Engineering for Paymi, OTT PAY as Senior Vice President of Product & Head of E-Commerce, and Loyalty & Co. as a Management Consultant specializing in loyalty marketing and strategic partnerships. Chris's extensive experience at Scotiabank, including positions as Vice President of Product, Loyalty and Partnerships, and Vice President of Co-Brand Product & Partnerships, underscored a successful career in financial product strategy and development. Chris holds a B.A. (Hons.) in Political Science and Economy from Wilfrid Laurier University.