Zip Appoints Visionary Strategist and Marketer Jinal Shah as Chief Marketing Officer to Accelerate Growth and Innovation in the U.S.
September 27 2021 - 8:53AM
Business Wire
Global digital payments innovator Zip Co Limited (ASX: Z1P),
formerly operating in the U.S. as Quadpay, announced the
appointment of critically-acclaimed strategist and marketer Jinal
Shah as its chief marketing officer, starting immediately, for the
U.S. market. Shah, who has been outspoken about raising the voices
of diverse entrepreneurs in business, joins from Feather, where she
led marketing. In her new role, Shah will capitalize on Zip’s
industry-first ‘BNPL Everywhere’ capabilities and commitment to
creating a more financially fearless world for everyone, to drive
new creative initiatives, grow brand awareness and increase
customer acquisition.
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Global digital payments innovator Zip
announced the appointment of critically-acclaimed strategist and
marketer Jinal Shah as its chief marketing officer for the U.S.
market. Shah, who has been outspoken about raising the voices of
diverse entrepreneurs in business, joins from Feather, where she
led marketing. (Photo: Business Wire)
Shah has previously held senior roles at S’well, which was among
Quadpay’s earliest customers, and Newell Brands. In her agency
career, she was instrumental in leading the digital transformation
of J. Walter Thompson and helped global brands such as Estée
Lauder, Rolex, Unilever, Macy’s, De Beers and American Express
deliver impactful stories and experiences for existing and new
audiences. She also assisted in the company's M&A efforts as
part of its transformation agenda.
“Jinal is a fantastic addition to the Zip leadership team, and
we are excited to have her expertise to expand marketing efforts in
the United States,” said Brad Lindenberg, co-CEO, Zip US. “We are
working hard on innovations that put the customer and merchant at
the heart of everything we do, and with the addition of Jinal, we
are better positioned to further our mission to be the first
payment choice everywhere, everyday.”
Ranked by The Guardian among the top 10 digital strategists to
watch, Shah is an advisory board member at CFDA, fellow at NEST and
mentor with Pharrell’s Black Ambition. Shah’s work has achieved
recognition from Cannes Lions, One Show, Effie Awards, Webby’s,
Inc. Magazine, Fast Company, and The Lead Foremost 50. She has been
featured in Fast Company, Forbes, AdAge and The Drum and has been a
guest lecturer at Harvard, Yale, New York University and Columbia.
Other speaking appearances include AMA, Wharton Marketing
Conference, Social Media Week, Ladies Get Paid and other
industry-leading events. Shah earned a bachelor’s degree in
journalism cum laude from Temple University.
"Zip’s purpose - to create a world where people can live
fearlessly today, knowing they’re in control of tomorrow - is so
relevant for today’s consumers, and I am thrilled to have the
opportunity to join the talented team on this mission," said Jinal
Shah. "I believe Zip’s potential is unlimited, and I look forward
to working with the entire Zip team and to build and accelerate the
brand's momentum in the months and years to come."
Following 12 months of rapid expansion, Zip now has a presence
in 12 countries and serves more than 7.3 million customers, who can
pay for their purchases in installments, interest-free. Zip works
with over 51,000 merchants around the world, allowing them to offer
flexible payment terms to consumers and driving traffic to
merchants’ businesses through its own channels.
For more information visit: https://zip.co/us
About Zip
ASX-listed Zip Co Limited (Z1P: ASX) is a leading Buy Now, Pay
Later company providing fast and seamless solutions that simplify
how people pay, everywhere. Zip offers point-of-sale credit and
digital payment services to the retail, home, health, automotive
and travel industries, giving consumers, merchants and businesses
around the world access to transparent, flexible and interest-free
credit. One of the fastest-growing BNPL companies globally, Zip has
more than 7.3 million active customers. Founded in Australia in
2013, Zip’s core markets include Australia, New Zealand, the United
Kingdom, and USA. Zip now employs a team of almost 1,000 people
globally. The company is a licensed and regulated credit provider.
For more information, visit: https://zip.co/us
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