From Discover Bank President to Blockchain CEO
LEHI, Utah, 2 December 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Switch Reward Card will be a blockchain-based financial services ecosystem that will offer debit payment solutions for both traditional and cryptocurrencies around the world. As CEO, Kathy Roberts hopes to transform how people engage with cryptocurrencies. And with over 20 years of experience in the consumer credit card industry, Roberts is no stranger to shaping how people interact with their money.
In 1986, Roberts began his career at Discover Card as a “dawner” or early management team member. She progressed through several management positions, including VP of Operations, and was the company’s first female director of field operations based in Columbus, Ohio.
Roberts continued to excel at Discover, eventually rising to the position of president of Discover Bank from 2000 to 2006. During her tenure as president, Roberts became the first woman to lead the Delaware Banker’s Association and earned the FDIC’s highest Community Reinvestment rating Act. Roberts was also appointed Business Counsel to the Delaware Bank Commissioner by the Governor in Delaware.
In addition to her professional endeavors, Roberts has also contributed significantly to a number of non-profit organizations, including The History Makers, Village Drill/WHOLIVEs, The New Mexico Museum Foundation and the Delaware Junior Achievement organization. She also sits on the board of several companies, including Galvan, a blockchain healthcare company.
ABOUT Switch
Switch will be a blockchain-based ecosystem for financial services. The blockchain will be empowered by a global decentralized node network where node licensees will be rewarded with Switch Digital Rewards. Switch will offer debit payment solutions for both traditional and cryptocurrencies around the world.
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