George Greer

Funded Founder at Virgin StartUp

George Greer has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. George is currently the Co-Founder and Managing Director of Project Harmless, a position they have held since April 2021. In 2022, they became a Funded Founder at Virgin StartUp.

Prior to their entrepreneurial ventures, George worked at Samsung Electronics as the Head of Samsung Pay UK from January 2018 to September 2020. George also had extensive experience at Mastercard, holding various roles such as VP of Loyalty Solutions, VP of Strategy and New Programs for Loyalty Solutions, and VP of Consumer Credit Group for Europe.

Before joining Mastercard, George held leadership positions at American Express Belgium & Luxembourg, where they served as Marketing Director and Senior Marketing Manager. George was responsible for portfolio management, loyalty programs, acquisition, and airline partnerships. George also played a significant role in revitalizing the "Membership Rewards" program and launching new cards in multiple markets.

George's career began at American Express, where they worked as a New Industry Penetration Manager for Merchant Services, focusing on developing strategies for entering new industries and increasing payment value.

Prior to their work in the financial sector, George was a Group Strategic Development Manager at Mercer.

Overall, George Greer's work experience demonstrates their expertise in entrepreneurship, strategic development, marketing, and leadership roles across various industries.

George Greer completed their Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Strategic Marketing at the University of Bradford School of Management from 1994 to 1995. Prior to that, they pursued a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History with Honors at Ulster University from 1987 to 1989. In 2017 to 2018, George Greer attended KU Leuven, although the specific degree and field of study for this period are not provided.

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  • Funded Founder

    June, 2022 - present