UnionPay International
Chris Zhang is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the Acquiring Marketing Manager at American Express since April 2022, focusing on user acquisition and activation campaigns to maximize ROI in outbound traveling merchants. Previously, Chris held the position of Global Marketing Manager at UnionPay International, promoting payment products to Chinese outbound travelers since October 2018. Chris also contributed to Carrier as the Assistant Marketing Communication Manager and Product Marketing Specialist from 2013 to 2018, overseeing product launches and lifecycle management. Earlier experience includes a role as a Design Engineer at Johnson Controls Oil, Gas & Marine from 2008 to 2013. Chris holds dual MBA degrees from The University of Manchester and Tongji University, alongside a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Tongji University.
UnionPay International
UnionPay International ("UPI") is a wholly owned subsidiary of China UnionPay, established in Nov 2012. UPI is a bankcard association established under the approval of the State Council and the People's Bank of China, and has become a central and pivotal part of China's bankcard industry. In partnership with more than 2600 institutions worldwide, UPI has enabled card acceptance in 183 countries and regions with issuance in 83 countries and regions. UPI's innovations enable its bank customers to offer consumers choices: pay now with debit, ahead of time with prepaid or later with credit products. From the world's major cities to remote areas without banks, people are increasingly relying on digital currency along with mobile technology to use their money anytime and make purchases online, transfer funds and access basic financial services; all of which make their lives easier and help grow economies. Behind the UPI brand are the talented employees who continuously raise the bar with innovative solutions and products that deliver the convenience and security of digital currency to more people all over the world. For more News & Updates, please follow UPI's official Facebook (UnionPay Interntional) and Twitter (UnionPay_Intl).