Adeel Syed
About Adeel Syed
Adeel Syed serves as the Vice President of Commercial Partnerships & Client Solutions at Interac Corp. He has extensive experience in strategic roles across various sectors, including retail, financial services, and healthcare, and has a strong background in launching new businesses and optimizing brand partnerships.
Current Role at Interac Corp
Adeel Syed serves as Vice President, Commercial Partnerships & Client Solutions at Interac Corp. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His role involves developing commercial partnerships and client solutions that align with Interac's objectives in the financial services sector.
Previous Experience at Shoppers Drug Mart
Adeel Syed has extensive experience at Shoppers Drug Mart, where he held multiple roles over several years. He was the Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships, Loyalty & Payments from 2012 to 2015, and later served as Vice President of Retail & Health Loyalty & Digital Transformation from 2015 to 2018. His responsibilities included overseeing loyalty programs and digital transformation initiatives.
Background in Strategy and Analytics
Prior to his tenure at Shoppers Drug Mart, Adeel Syed worked at HSBC as Senior Manager of Strategy & Analytics for Loyalty & Payments from 2004 to 2007. This role involved analyzing market trends and developing strategies to enhance loyalty programs. He also served as Product Manager for Payment Products at President's Choice Financial from 2007 to 2009.
Leadership at SPC Student Price Card
Adeel Syed held the position of Chief Operating Officer at SPC Student Price Card from 2018 to 2020. He also briefly served as Chief Digital & Member Officer in 2018. His leadership focused on enhancing digital offerings and member engagement within the organization.
Educational Background in Economics
Adeel Syed studied at the University of Waterloo, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics. His educational background has provided a strong foundation for his career in strategic roles across various industries, including retail, financial services, and healthcare.