Peter Zhang
About Peter Zhang
Peter Zhang serves as the Vice President of Credit at Habemco, bringing over 23 years of experience in advanced analytics across multiple industries. He has held significant roles at various companies, including Discover Financial Services and CURO Financial Technologies Corp, and has a strong background in mentoring and developing analytics capabilities.
Current Role at Habemco
Peter Zhang serves as the Vice President of Credit at Habemco, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing credit strategies and analytics, contributing to the company's financial decision-making processes. His expertise in advanced analytics supports Habemco's objectives in optimizing credit offerings and enhancing customer experiences.
Previous Experience in Analytics
Prior to his current role, Peter Zhang accumulated extensive experience in analytics across various organizations. He worked at CURO Financial Technologies Corp as a Senior Enterprise Risk Officer from 2013 to 2017, and at Discover Financial Services as the Head of Machine Learning Modeling for Card Acquisition from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at these companies involved significant contributions to risk management and machine learning applications in financial services.
Educational Background
Peter Zhang holds an MBA from The University of Chicago Booth School of Business, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Madison between 1996 and 1998. Earlier, he completed his Bachelor of Arts at Peking University from 1991 to 1996. This educational foundation has equipped him with a strong analytical and business acumen.
Career in Advanced Analytics
With over 23 years of experience, Peter Zhang has applied advanced analytics and big data solutions in diverse sectors, including finance, marketing, consulting, and retail. His previous roles include Senior Director of Advanced Analytics at Enova International from 2007 to 2011 and Chief Analytics Officer at Future • Finance from 2017 to 2019. His career reflects a commitment to leveraging data for strategic decision-making.
Mentorship and Leadership Style
Peter Zhang is recognized for his hands-on leadership style and his passion for mentoring others in the analytics field. He enjoys developing analytics capabilities within organizations, fostering a culture of data-driven decision-making. His approach emphasizes collaboration and the sharing of knowledge to enhance team performance and innovation.