Andrew has 15 years of advisory experience with a focus on Partnership Finance, Payments, and Card Loyalty. Andrew built his experience through roles at First Annapolis and Accenture, before helping found Gate One in 2021.
Andrew has advised many of the leading partnership programs spanning retail, travel, automotive, and technology sectors, including some of the most successful brands in the U.S. Andrew’s passion sits at the intersection of Payments and Loyalty, with expertise in consumer lending, co-branded payment products, value proposition design, and loyalty ecosystems. Andrew has assisted clients on a range of topics including strategy, investment thesis / business casing, product development, operational / financial structure, risk management, data analytics / performance optimization, benchmarking, and valuation.
Education
- MBA, Stern School of Business, New York University
- BS, Virginia Commonwealth University, Finance and Accounting
Areas of Focus
- Payments Strategy, Partnerships / Alliances Formation and Growth
- Loyalty Ecosystems
- Product Value Proposition Design
- POS-based credit / Payments
- Emerging Payments / Consumer Credit Fintechs
- Program / Portfolio management
Interests
Andrew and his wife live in Chevy Chase, MD where they embrace their curiosity for cultures and cuisines. Andrew enjoys spending time outdoors, whether hiking new locales or exploring local attractions and the occasional hidden gem with family and friends. At home, Andrew is usually found fixing his old Jeep or planning the next adventure for him and his wife.