Mary Reilly

SVP, Head of North America Marketing at Visa

Mary Ann Reilly is a senior marketing executive currently serving as the Senior Vice President and Head of North America Marketing at Visa Inc.1 2 In this role, she is responsible for driving all aspects of Visa's consumer and client marketing efforts in the United States and Canada.1 2

Career Background

Prior to joining Visa, Reilly had an extensive career at American Express spanning over 25 years.1 2 Her most recent position there was Senior Vice President of Global Brand, Integration and Insights.1 During her tenure at American Express, she oversaw key marketing priorities including:

Customer acquisition
Business alliances
Co-brand partnerships
Membership rewards programs

Notably, Reilly played an instrumental role in developing and marketing American Express's small business brand, OPEN.1 2 She was a key figure in establishing Small Business Saturday as a national movement supporting local small businesses.1 2

Achievements and Recognition

Reilly has received several industry accolades for her work in marketing:

Working Mother of the Year from Working Mothers Magazine in 20141 2 3
"Best Marketers" from B2B Magazine in 20131 2 3
"Top 25 Marketers" from B2B Magazine in 20121 3
Business Top 100 by Irish American Magazine in 20123

Education and Certifications

Mary Ann Reilly is a Certified Public Accountant.3

Current Role at Visa

As SVP and Head of North America Marketing at Visa, Reilly's responsibilities include:

Building brand preference
Performance marketing
Digital marketing
Sponsorship activations
Client marketing
Consumer-driven initiatives1 2

Her leadership at Visa demonstrates her expertise in navigating complex marketing landscapes and delivering impactful campaigns in the financial services industry.