Raise Appoints Emily Schmidt as Chief Executive Officer
PRIVATEJul 02, 2026
Position
Chief Executive Officer
Company
Raise
Emily Schmidt
ChicagoInformation TechnologyE Commerce
Description
Raise announced a leadership evolution with Emily Schmidt transitioning from Chief Operating Officer to Chief Executive Officer. This change supports Raise's next phase of growth and global expansion.
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Company Information
Company
Raise
Location
Chicago, Illinois, United States
About
Raise, a renowned pioneer in the gift card industry, has been at the forefront of innovation since its inception in 2013. The company has facilitated over $5 billion in transactions through its Raise consumer app, exchange (GCX), and B2B (Raise for Business) operations. With over 1,000+ brand partnerships, Raise offers activation and real-time redemption capabilities across a network of over one million stores, websites, and applications.
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ChicagoInformation TechnologyE Commerce