Jason A.
About Jason A.
Jason A. serves as the CAO and Head of Product for Connected Commerce at Chase, where he leads product capabilities across various sectors. He has over 25 years of experience in product management and planning, having held significant roles at companies like Nokia, American Express, and Virgin Mobile.
Work at Chase
Jason A. currently serves as the Chief Administrative Officer and Head of Product for Connected Commerce at Chase, a position he has held since 2023. He has extensive experience within the company, having previously worked as Head of Digital Delivery from 2015 to 2017, GM/Product Owner for Chase Digital Channels and Platforms from 2017 to 2021, and Head of Agile Transformation from 2018 to 2021. In his current role, he leads product capabilities and planning across six diverse business areas, including Payments, Lending, Loyalty, Travel, Dining, and Shopping.
Previous Experience
Before joining Chase, Jason A. held various significant positions in the financial and technology sectors. He worked at American Express as VP of Product for Enterprise Growth from 2010 to 2015. He also spent time at Nokia, where he was the Director of Portfolio Management and Planning for Ovi from 2009 to 2010 and served as Ovi.com Service Director from 2008 to 2009. His earlier roles include Vice-President of Product Planning and Web at Virgin Mobile, USA, and Director of Customer Experience at the same company.
Education and Expertise
Jason A. holds an MBA from Babson College, which he completed from 1994 to 1996. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from Tufts University, where he studied from 1985 to 1988. Additionally, he completed his high school education at Charterhouse from 1980 to 1985. His educational background supports his expertise in product management and leadership in various sectors.
Background
Jason A. has a diverse professional background that spans over two decades in product management and leadership roles. He has worked in various capacities, leading teams of designers, technologists, business consultants, program managers, and marketers. His experience includes significant roles at companies such as BankBoston and Sapient, where he contributed to product management and strategic planning.
Publications and Contributions
In addition to his professional roles, Jason A. occasionally writes about management and change on SlowManagement.org, a platform he has been associated with since 2009. He has also been quoted in the book 'Doing Digital: Lessons from Leaders' by Chris Skinner, highlighting his insights and contributions to the field of digital transformation.