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Bauer Harris Lands President for PREMIER Bankcard

(February 7, 2023) – Boston, MA headquartered executive search firm Bauer Harris has helped to place Benvenuto “Ben” Marcello as President of PREMIER Bankcard, the 9th largest issuer of MasterCard credit cards in the United States. Headquartered in Sioux Falls, SD, PREMIER Bankcard has served millions of customers nationwide and are a four-time recipient of MasterCard’s coveted Performance Excellence Award.  The assignment was led by Bauer Harris founding Partner, Brad Bauer.  Reporting to the CEO and Board of Directors, Ben will be responsible for the overall strategic and operational performance of PREMIER Bankcard and the company’s growth and profitability.  Ben was selected from a strong group of qualified finalist candidates.

Mr. Marcello is an accomplished executive with “a track record of innovation, intercultural intelligence, and record-breaking financial results from Boston to Beijing, Portland to Prague, and Miami to London”. He comes to PREMIER Bankcard from First Tech Federal Credit Union, where he served as Vice President, Consumer Lending & Credit Cards – Strategy, Product, & Innovation.  First Tech Federal Credit Union is one of the largest financial co-ops in the United States serving more than 540,000 members and the world’s most forward-thinking companies, including HP, Microsoft, Amazon, Nike and more.  Prior to this, Ben was the Chief Strategy Officer and an Executive Board Member, U.S. Operation for Home Credit International, a subsidiary of PPF Group and one of the largest Consumer Finance Organizations in the World.

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Bauer Harris is a national executive search firm specializing in the recruitment of c-suite executives and their direct reports. Their uncompromising attention to detail, thoughtful research, and diligent approach ensure that all Bauer Harris clients hire and retain the best talent on the market. As trusted advisors, our Partners actively lead each search and are fully engaged throughout the entire search process guided by success factors most important to your business.

Their rigorous executive assessment and commitment to transparency, coupled with our vast executive network has given Bauer Harris a widespread reputation for its quality of candidates, speed of delivery, and a distinctive ability to match a company’s culture and requirements with the right hire.  Search practices include: Financial Services & Fintech, Private Equity, Healthcare, Industrial, Non-profit, Professional Services, Consumer Goods & Services, and Technology.

Brad Bauer is a founding Partner of Bauer Harris.  He is an advocate and advisor to his clients, helping them identify senior-level executive talent at critical inflection points. Brad has become a trusted asset for some of the fastest growing organizations in the world.

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