Christopher Mahdik

Christopher Mahdik is a seasoned marketing executive currently serving as Vice President of Consumer Payments Marketing at Optum. They have a strong background in growth and lifecycle marketing, evidenced by leadership roles at American Express and PayPal, where they fostered customer engagement and developed go-to-market strategies. Christopher has a proven track record of building and leading teams, driving substantial increases in customer acquisition and retention. They are also the President of the Board of Directors for their co-op building in New York City and engage in community service, alongside personal interests in travel and gourmet cooking. Christopher holds a BS in Finance with a minor in Economics from Penn State University and an MBA in Marketing from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.