Jessica Foster
About Jessica Foster
Jessica Foster is the Sr. Director of Digital Payments at Ally Financial Inc., with a background in marketing and extensive experience in digital payments and online services.
Current Position at Ally Financial Inc.
Jessica Foster serves as the Sr. Director of Digital Payments at Ally Financial Inc. since 2015. Located in Charlotte, NC, her role includes steering the company's digital payment strategies. During her tenure, she has overseen several key initiatives, including the launch of Ally's instant Person-to-Person payment service, Zelle, and a Next Day transfer service, substantially improving ACH transfer speeds.
Previous Roles at Ally Financial Inc.
Before her current position, Jessica Foster was the Director of Online Sales and Service at Ally Financial Inc. from 2009 to 2015. Based in Charlotte, NC, she spent six years focusing on enhancing online sales channels and service delivery methods. Her experience in digital transformation has been pivotal in streamlining the company's customer-focused services.
Experience at LendingTree
Jessica Foster had an extensive career at LendingTree, where she held multiple senior positions. She was the Senior Director of New Products from 2008 to 2009, leading initiatives to develop and integrate new offerings. Before that, she served as the Senior Director of Consumer Experience from 2006 to 2008, focusing on improving customer interactions. She started at LendingTree as a Sr. Manager of Product Innovation in 2005.
Educational Background
Jessica Foster holds an MBA in Marketing from Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, earned between 2001 and 2003. She also has a BA in Anthropology from the University of Virginia, completed between 1991 and 1995. Her diverse educational background has equipped her with a broad understanding of both business and cultural aspects, crucial for her roles in digital payments and customer experience.
Early Career at Sylvan Learning Systems
Jessica Foster started her career as an Internet Marketing Manager at Sylvan Learning Systems, Inc. from 1997 to 2001. In this role, she managed online marketing strategies, contributing to the company's early digital presence. This foundational experience in internet marketing laid the groundwork for her subsequent leadership roles in digital payments and online sales.