Laurinda Rainey
About Laurinda Rainey
Laurinda Rainey serves as the Managing Director and Travel and Affinity Cobrand General Manager at Chase, a position she has held since 2018. With a diverse background in marketing and management across several major companies, she has significant expertise in developing co-branded partnerships in the travel sector.
Work at Chase
Laurinda Rainey has served as the Managing Director, Travel and Affinity Cobrand General Manager at Chase since 2018. In this role, she is responsible for leading co-branded partnerships with major airlines, hotels, and affinity partners, focusing on driving profitable portfolio growth. Her position is based in New York, New York, where she has contributed to the company's strategic initiatives in the travel sector.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Before joining Chase, Laurinda Rainey held multiple positions at Walmart. She worked as a Senior Director, Head of Savings Membership and Marketing for eight months in 2016, and later as Senior Director, Sam's Club - Head of Membership Acquisition from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she was a Senior Strategy Manager from 2011 to 2014 and served as Director of Innovation from 2014 to 2015. Her roles at Walmart focused on membership strategies and marketing initiatives.
Career at American Express
Laurinda Rainey began her career at American Express, where she worked as a Marketing Manager from 2008 to 2010 and later as a Senior Marketing Manager in 2010 for ten months. During her tenure, she was involved in various marketing strategies that contributed to the company's growth and customer engagement.
Education and Expertise
Laurinda Rainey holds a Master of Business Administration from Duke University - the Fuqua School of Business, where she studied Marketing from 2006 to 2008. She also earned a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Management from Duke University. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive experience in managing co-branded partnerships in the travel and affinity sectors.
Background in Healthcare and Other Industries
Prior to her roles in marketing and strategy, Laurinda Rainey worked at Cigna in various capacities, including Healthcare Leadership Program Associate, Proposal Consultant, Dental Underwriter, and Project Manager from 2002 to 2006. She also interned as an Assistant Brand Manager at Procter & Gamble in 2007. This diverse background has equipped her with a broad skill set applicable across multiple industries.