Nicolas Ginsberg

Branch Manager Belgium - American Express Europe S.A. | Driving Consumer Marketing Success

Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium

About

Being a Branch manager of a multinational company with 20y+ experience in the payment industry (American Express, Mastercard) I remember well the times when I tried to figure out my future. From conducting food demo’s and selling in supermarkets, being an extra in tv-serials to dressing up as Santa Claus in shopping malls; it helped me to discover my strengths, weaknesses, what I want and don’t want. Most of all it made me discover and embrace the changes and opportunities at the end of my comfort zone. Born in a little village in Belgium I followed my heart which led me to Russia where I lived for many years. Besides learning the Russian language this gave me the opportunity to travel and conduct business in Russia and CIS countries, Ukraine, Israel, and Turkey. My past experiences and current Benelux leader role match well with my drive to get things done in a collaborative and engaging way whilst the challenges motivate me to further develop my teams(ters) and myself. Balancing my exciting professional life with my personal life I love to travel, enjoy gastronomy, and burn the calories playing tennis and table tennis.

Experience

  • American Express (Brussels, Brussels Region, Belgium)
    • Branch Manager Belgium - American Express Europe S.A.
      Oct 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 9 mos

    • Head of Marketing, Business Enablement and Partnerships Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg
      Mar 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 4 mos

    • Director of Consumer Business Belgium and Luxembourg
      Jul 2019 - Mar 2022 · 2 yrs 9 mos

  • Mastercard (Moscow, Russian Federation)
    • Director Product Sales, Russia and High Growing Markets
      Aug 2018 - May 2019 · 10 mos

    • Director Product Development CIS, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Georgia
      Nov 2016 - Aug 2018 · 1 yr 10 mos

    • Business Leader Product Management CIS, Turkey, Ukraine, Israel, Georgia
      Apr 2015 - Oct 2016 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Alpha Card / American Express (7 yrs 6 mos)
    • Senior Marketing Manager Co-Brands (Brussels Airlines - Miles and More)
      Jan 2009 - Jul 2011 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    • Marketing Manager Premium Products
      Aug 2006 - Dec 2008 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    • Marketing Manager Loyalty & Retention
      Feb 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 6 mos

  • Consultant American Express: Project retention credit cards at Parex Bank
    Aug 2008 - Dec 2008 · 5 mos

    Temporary assignment to implement Loyalty Program at Parex Bank (Latvia)

  • Events & Seminar Coordinator Oracle at Oracle
    May 2003 - Dec 2003 · 8 mos

    End to end organization of product launches, events and seminars