Stephen Drees is a skilled executive and leader with a wealth of experience in transforming businesses and brands. With a deep understanding of Big Data, Fintech, Martech, Adtech, and CX, Drees' expertise encompasses executive leadership, strategy, c-level sales, marketing, advertising, branding, direct-marketing, crm, big data, analytics, software as a service, digital marketing, media mix, decision sciences, customer loyalty, new products & services, strategic alliances, business turnarounds. Drees has worked in a variety of industries, including financial services, cards and payments, customer loyalty/customer experience, e-commerce, data-driven products/services/solutions, fintech, and martech.

Drees pursued a BA in Advertising from Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and completed his MS in Management & Strategy from the University of Pennsylvania. He also studied at Stanford University's Advanced Management College. Drees' professional path includes serving as President at Summa Advisory, Chief Marketing and Credit Officer at AWL, Managing Principal - Financial Services at Acxiom (Interpublic Group), Managing Director - Financial Markets at Harte Hanks, Managing Partner at Allegiant Group, and President and CEO at Quantum Rewards.