Stephen Gardner

Stephen Gardner has a diverse work experience spanning several industries. Stephen is currently the Global Director of Retail Partnerships at Reward, a market leader in data monetization, customer loyalty platforms, and card-linked offers (CLO). In this role, they utilize sophisticated data analytics to transform transactional payments data into profitable customer engagement. Prior to this, they were the Director of Retail Partnerships at Reward.

Before joining Reward, Stephen worked as the Head of Sales at Tradedoubler, a digital marketing company, from 2015 to 2018. Stephen also served as the Business Development Director at Flashtalking, Europe's largest independent provider of Rich Media & Video Ad Serving, from 2014 to 2015.

From 2012 to 2014, Stephen worked at Maxifier, a Cxense company, as the EMEA Sales Manager/Director. Maxifier provides publishers and ad networks with a programmatic premium optimization suite.

In 2011, Stephen was the Southern Europe Sales Director at Digital Element, where they were responsible for new business development in Southern Europe, targeting specific vertical markets and maximizing revenue.

Prior to that, Stephen worked as a Business Development Manager at AT Internet from 2009 to 2011, where they focused on UK and Ireland business development, offering a SaaS analytics solution to brands, retailers, portals, media, and agencies.

Stephen's earlier experiences include being a Key Account Manager and New Business Development executive at Couponstar, a leading internet printable coupons provider, from 2008 to 2009. Stephen also worked as a Decanter key account manager at IPC Media, a leading wine and alcoholic beverage magazine/website, in 2008. Before that, they were a Corporate Partnerships Manager at ABC Commerce, a leading in-store retail media company, from 2006 to 2008.

Stephen Gardner completed their A Levels and GCSEs at Ardingly College from 1988 to 1998. From 1997 to 2001, they pursued a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in International Business at Glion Institute of Higher Education.