Ilene Gropper

Ilene Gropper is a seasoned marketing executive with extensive experience in the financial and consumer goods industries. Currently serving as Vice President of Merchant Marketing at Mastercard since April 2006, Gropper leads a team that develops strategic marketing initiatives for merchant partners in the U.S., focusing on point-of-sale engagement. Previous roles at Mastercard include Vice President of Partner Marketing, where Gropper ensured high-quality marketing services for clients like American Airlines and Citibank, and Director of Merchant Marketing, emphasizing collaboration with merchants to increase Mastercard's market share. Earlier career experiences include roles at Kraft Foods as Brand Manager, Lillian Vernon as Senior Marketing Manager, Fort James as Senior Associate Brand Manager, and Citigroup as Assistant Vice President. Gropper holds an MBA in Marketing from NYU Stern School of Business and a BBA in Marketing from Emory University.