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Kelly Welsh Joins Discover as Interim Chief Legal Officer, General Counsel and Head of Corporate and Public Affairs

RECENTLY ACQUIREDNov 05, 2024

Position

Head of Public Affairs

Company

Discover

Kelly Welsh
kellywelsh@discover.com
RiverwoodsOtherFinancial ServicesFinanceFintechLendingBanking

Description

Kelly Welsh, an accomplished lawyer with a strong track record in both the financial and government sectors, has been appointed as the incoming interim chief legal officer, general counsel and head of corporate and public affairs at Discover. He will play a key role in the executive management team, especially as Discover moves closer to its merger with Capital One.

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Company Information

Company

Discover

Location

8528 Davis Boulevard

Riverwoods, Illinois, United States

About

Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a digital banking and payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in U.S. financial services. Since its inception in 1986, the company has become one of the largest card issuers in the United States. The company issues the Discover® card, America's cash rewards pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its banking business. It operates the Discover Global Network® comprised of Discover Network, with millions of merchants and cash access locations; PULSE®, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks; and Diners Club International®, a global payments network with acceptance around the world. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.

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