James B. O'Connell

James B. O'Connell is an accomplished marketing and product development professional with extensive experience in leading initiatives across various sectors. Currently serving as Senior Director for Early Warning®, O'Connell oversees brand and consumer marketing for the innovative PazeSM online checkout solution. As a Startup Advisor for In.clue.sion, O'Connell contributes expertise in product, marketing, and diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) to the development of an immersive training platform. Previously, O'Connell held multiple senior leadership roles at Mastercard, successfully managing global product development, operations, and go-to-market strategies across various digital payment solutions. With a background that includes diverse roles at Chase, O'Connell possesses a rich educational foundation with degrees from Pace University and a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University.