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Over 25 years of experience leading U.S. financial services companies with a strong record of growing credit card, loyalty and affinity products and relationships, as well as driving operational efficiencies and superior financial performance. Current President and CEO at Alliance Data, responsible for the growth, development and performance of the business.

Darian Pickett joined Acosta in 1991 as a Business Manager after graduating from the University of North Texas and was appointed CEO in July 2019. Throughout his career, he has contributed to virtually every area of Acosta’s sales business and has held numerous operational positions spanning sales leadership, sales strategy/operations, client services, customer marketing, analytics, business management and retail management functional areas. His executive leadership roles as Chief Client Officer, President of Sales, President of Strategic Channels and EVP Business Development are a reflection of his responsibility for the total client experience and sales execution across all Acosta lines of business. Darian’s entire Acosta career has provided him broad perspective positioning him for the role of CEO of Acosta's North American Sales Agency. Over the years, Darian has consistently led by example in exhibiting a steadfast commitment to operating according to the company’s core values, engaging our associates, building deep and trusting client relationships, and ensuring Acosta’s operating model remains sound so we can deliver continued growth. He lives in Texas with his wife and three children.

Brian Joseph Chesky (born August 29, 1981) is an American billionaire businessman and industrial designer. He is the co-founder and CEO of the peer-to-peer lodging service Airbnb. Chesky was named one of Time's "100 Most Influential People of 2015".

Brian Travers is a Co-Founder at Premium Retail Services and CEO at Premium Retail Services and is based in Chesterfield, Missouri. He has worked as President at Premium Retail Services; VP Operations at APAC CUSTOMER SERVICES, INC; and Director Call Center Operations at SITEL. Brian works or has worked as Pres:Ops/Partner/Owner at Premium Retail Services. He attended CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY between 1985 and 1989.