Profile
Misha is a seasoned, dynamic, and forward-focused global business leader with over 20 years of experience in financial services. He is recognized for driving growth and enhancing financial performance across diverse markets. Misha has successfully collaborated with leading banks, travel merchants, and network value chains in C2B, B2B, and small business payments, both domestically and internationally. His expertise spans strategy development, marketing, loyalty programs, card product management, co-branding, customer success, and business development. Misha is also skilled in mergers and acquisitions, cross-sales, client management, and operational excellence, with fluency in C-suite interactions.
Professional Background
Prior, Misha was with Visa Inc., where he led Account Management for several large financial institutions and, more recently, served as Head of North America co-brand business and partnership development across key industry verticals in the U.S. and Canada. Before Visa, Misha was Vice President at Marriott International, overseeing global loyalty partnerships and the co-brand card business. He played a pivotal role in repositioning efforts following Marriott’s acquisition of Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Misha began his banking career at American Express, then held various leadership positions at Citibank and Barclays UK, both domestically and internationally.
Education
Misha holds a Bachelor of Science degree from George Mason University.
Furthermore
Misha speaks four languages: English, Spanish, Italian, and Croatian/Serbian. He is an accomplished classical and jazz pianist, as well as an award-winning composer. He is also a global traveler, tennis enthusiast, and aspiring chef.