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2023 MAG Town Hall

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As 2023 draws to a close, the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) staff will reflect on the evolving payments industry.Join MAG CEO John Drechny, Vice President of International Paul Tunstall, Vice President of Collaboration and Education Bryan Penny, and Director of Collaboration Kelly Andrus as they share their thoughts on merchants’ accomplishments this year as well as their outlook for 2024.They will discuss MAG priorities,tell you how to get involved, and take questions during this insightful webinar. Register today!

Please note, this webinar is for current MAG merchant members.

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As 2023 draws to a close, the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) staff will reflect on the evolving payments industry.Join MAG CEO John Drechny, Vice President of International Paul Tunstall, Vice President of Collaboration and Education Bryan Penny, and Director of Collaboration Kelly Andrus as they share their thoughts on merchants’ accomplishments this year as well as their outlook for 2024.They will discuss MAG priorities,tell you how to get involved, and take questions during this insightful webinar. Register today!

Please note, this webinar is for current MAG merchant members.

Contributors

  • John Drechny | CEO - Merchant Advisory Group

    John has been CEO of the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) since 2019. As CEO, John helps MAG’s merchant members drive positive change and innovation in the payments industry, serving merchants’ interests through collaboration, education, and advocacy. Under John’s leadership, the MAG has grown considerably and launched new efforts includingTech Forum, MAG International, and Merchant Payments self-directed eLearning series.

    Prior to joining the MAG, John enjoyed a 20-year career at Walmart holding various leadership positions in Payments Acceptance, Marketing, and Financial Services. As part of the leadership of Walmart’s Payments team, John helped shape and implement a comprehensive strategy increasing the ease of payments in an omni-channel environment while ensuring Walmart could deliver on its brand promise of helping its customers save more so they can live better.

    In addition to his work at the MAG and Walmart, John has participated in many cross-functional payments industry groups including the Faster Payments Council and U.S. Payments Forum, where he has held Board positions. John also speaks at many of the payments industry’s key events. Industry stakeholders have recognized John for his ability to collaborate, find common ground, and drive positive outcomes from opposing views.

    John attended Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, where he received his bachelor’s degree. He currently lives in Venice, Florida.

  • Bryan Penny | Vice President, Collaboration and Education - Merchant Advisory Group

    Bryan Penny is Vice President, Collaboration and Education at the Merchant Advisory Group. In this role, Bryan oversees the MAG’s collaboration efforts with stakeholders in the payments ecosystem; and the MAG’s education offerings.
    Prior to joining MAG, Bryan Penny was with American Express as Vice President, Policy and Data Standards since March 2020. In this role, Bryan oversees a team that analyzes, consults, and develops policies and data standards for American Express issuers, acquirers, service providers, and their customers. Bryan previously worked with Nordstrom, where he led the Merchant Payments team for six years. In this role, he led all payment innovation, including product management, store technology, and establishing co-branded credit card programs in Canada and Puerto Rico. Bryan recently served as the Vice Chair of the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG), has been an active speaker at various payments conferences, and is looked to as a leader in the merchant payment community. Earlier, Bryan was responsible for vendor management and information security for Nordstrom’s bank, having initially joined as a Controller for their bank in 2007. Prior to Nordstrom, Bryan held several accounting and finance roles with Quark, an international digital media software company, and First Data. Bryan holds an MBA from Webster University and a BA in Economics and Accounting from University of Illinois/Urbana. When he is not at work, he enjoys spending time with his friends dining out, going to theater, and enjoying the outdoors. Bryan has been involved in the Denver community over the past 20 years, where he was a founding member of the local neighborhood association. Bryan and his husband, Matt, live in Denver.

  • Paul Tunstall | Vice President of International - Merchant Advisory Group

    Paul Tunstall is the Merchant Advisory Group’s (MAG) Vice President, International. In this role, he oversees the MAG’s International efforts including collaboration from merchants and other payments stakeholders.

    Tunstall is an accomplished sales leader with over 20 years of experience in banking, finance, and payments. He has built and led successful teams in international payments for retail and eCommerce, with extensive exposure to U.K., EMEA, and U.S. markets. His experience in collaborating with some of the largest global brands has provided him with a unique perspective on how to deliver scalable growth opportunities.

    Recognized for his sales leadership, customer-focused strategic vision, and forging strong relationships, his strength lies in aligning high-performance teams with business objectives. Tunstall’s passion for innovation has resulted in developing new strategies that transformed global businesses and created sustainable competitive advantages.

  • Kelly Andrus | Director, Collaboration - Merchant Advisory Group

    Kelly supports the Merchant Advisory Group (MAG) as our Director of Collaboration. She is an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in merchant payments. Most recently, Kelly developed and delivered on strategic initiatives as the Director of US Payments for EG America. Prior to that, Kelly worked for a downstream refiner marketer and got her start in payments working for an acquirer. Kelly was one of the inaugural MAG conference attendees in 2008 and has been engaged with the MAG in many capacities since. Her innate curiosity, pragmatic approach, and ability to foster meaningful relationships make her well-suited to lead our collaboration efforts with MAG merchants and sponsors.

December 20, 2023
Wed 12:00 PM CST

Duration 1H 0M

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