Curtis Howse

As Executive Vice President and Head of Direct to Consumer at Synchrony, Curtis is responsible for the expansion of the company’s direct to consumer banking and products strategy.

Curtis brings more than two decades of consumer finance experience, including 25 years with Synchrony (including the time prior to its separation from GE in 2014). Prior to this role, he was the Senior Vice President, General Manager and leader of the Diversified Client Group at Synchrony, overseeing several key partner portfolios. Curtis is known for strategic relationship building skills and his devotion to diversity and inclusion.

Curtis was previously at GE Consumer Finance where he held roles in operations, business development and client development. He led various business divisions in the US, Argentina, Brazil, Canada and Mexico. Curtis began his career at Sprint where he held leadership roles in several departments.

Curtis is recognized as a thought leader and growth zealot. Curtis is the founding leader of Synchrony’s African American Diversity Network and serves as an executive mentor and sponsor. He also serves on the Business Advisory Board of the College of Business at Dillard University.