Deanna Karhuniemi
About Deanna Karhuniemi
Deanna Karhuniemi serves as the Vice President of Client Consulting at Chase, where she has worked since 2018. With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, she specializes in payment solutions and has held various roles at Chase, including Vice President of EMV Strategy and Gift Card Product Manager.
Current Role at Chase
Deanna Karhuniemi currently serves as Vice President of Client Consulting at Chase, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she supports the sales force and consults with clients on best practices and payment solutions. Her expertise encompasses both card-present and card-not-present eCommerce payment processing models. With a focus on enhancing client relationships, she plays a crucial role in delivering tailored payment solutions.
Previous Experience at Chase
Deanna Karhuniemi has extensive experience at Chase, having held multiple roles over the years. She worked as Vice President of EMV Strategy from 2015 to 2018, where she managed the strategy and implementation of EMV chip card technology. Prior to that, she was a Business Product Manager from 2011 to 2015 and a Gift Card Product Manager from 2005 to 2011. Her earlier roles included Point of Sale Product Manager and Technical Support Specialist, contributing to her comprehensive understanding of the payments landscape.
Expertise in Payment Solutions
With over 20 years of experience in the payments industry, Deanna Karhuniemi specializes in system development and enhancements for proprietary platforms. Her knowledge extends to various aspects of payment processing, including EMV chip adoption. She has actively contributed to the industry by speaking at forums and events, sharing insights on payment technology and best practices.
Education and Professional Development
Deanna Karhuniemi studied at Georgian College, where she achieved a degree in Business Marketing. This educational background has provided her with a solid foundation in marketing principles, which she has applied throughout her career in the payments industry.