Kevin Abels, CFA

Kevin Abels, CFA is the Vice President of Corporate Development at Bread Financial, based in Columbus, Ohio.1 He has an extensive background in corporate finance, with expertise in several key areas:

Professional Experience

• Current Role: VP of Corporate Development at Bread Financial
• Previous Position: Senior Director of M&A and Financial Strategy at Alliance Data card services

Areas of Expertise

• Corporate Finance
• Corporate Development
• Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
• Financial Strategy
• Forecasting
• Long-Range Planning
• Budgeting
• Project Management
• Valuation
• Pricing1

Education and Qualifications

• Studied Finance and Entrepreneurship at the University of Dayton
• Holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation1

Career Progression

1. Started as an Investment Analyst at J.P. Morgan

2. Joined Alliance Data card services, progressing through various roles:

   • Senior Manager in Profit Strategy
   • M&A and Financial Strategy positions

3. Served as an Equity Analyst and Vice President of Philanthropy at Global Platinum Securities, LLC

4. Worked as a Manager at The Davis Center for Portfolio Management

Kevin Abels' diverse experience in finance and strategy, combined with his CFA designation, positions him as a valuable asset in his current role overseeing corporate development at Bread Financial.