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Jonathan Gelfand

Executive marketing and product leader specializing in FinTech and credit card growth

Summit Path PartnersUniversity of ChicagoAustin, TX28 Years ExperienceExecutive LevelWorks On-Site

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Commercial GTM leader and former managing director with over a decade of experience building partner-led growth strategies and closing revenue-generating deals for major consumer brands. Has operated both as an advisor and an in-house GM, with hands-on ownership across market mapping, channel strategy, negotiations, and launch execution. Stands out for tying strategy directly to measurable business outcomes, including significant lift for Caesars and successful program development for JetBlue.

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Key Strengths

  • end-to-end GTM ownership from strategy through launch and optimization
  • partner-led growth expertise with major brands including JetBlue, Caesars, Fidelity, and REI
  • commercially accountable operator who sourced engagements and converted prospects into ongoing clients
  • GM-level ownership of acquisition strategy, channel mix, offers, and revenue outcomes
  • market-entry execution in credit unions via partnerships, conferences, webinars, and direct sales
  • creative deal structuring using pay-for-performance pricing to close Caesars
  • delivered measurable client impact: 13% more visits, 7% more gaming revenue, 31% more hospitality spend at Caesars
  • used survey-based competitive market mapping to shape JetBlue program strategy
  • strong in-person relationship building with senior buyers and partners

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Experience

Managing DirectorSummit Path Partners · Jan 2024 – Present
Managing MemberMesa Forest Consulting · Jan 2023 – Presentfreelance
Head/Director of Retail Lending Go To MarketAmount · Jan 2021 – Jan 2023
Head of Product and Segment Management (General Manager)Mercury Financial · Jan 2018 – Jan 2021
Managing MemberCardLinx · Jan 2017 – Jan 2018freelance
Managing Director, Program Definition and DevelopmentPartner Advisors · Jan 2007 – Jan 2018
Director, Small Business Loyalty MarketingDun & Bradstreet · Jan 2006 – Jan 2006
Senior Director, TotalPay Marketing & Product ManagementADP · Jan 2004 – Jan 2005
Director, Customer Cross SellAmerican Express · Jan 2001 – Jan 2004
Director, Small Business ServicesAmerican Express · Jan 1999 – Jan 2001
Marketing Manager, Fee Based ProductsAmerican Express · Jan 1997 – Jan 1999

Education

University of Chicagomaster, Marketing and Finance (1997)
Northwestern Universitybachelor, Organization Studies and Economics (1991)

Languages

English

Certifications

Agile Methodologies CertificateMicrosoft Certified: Azure AI Fundamentals

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