Charissa Brooks

Charissa Brooks is an experienced marketing professional currently serving as the GM of Brand & Marketing at Australian Payments Plus since October 2020, where the focus includes shaping the future of payments for Australia by benefiting consumers, businesses, and government entities. Previously, Charissa was the Head of Brand & Marketing and a Marketing Consultant at Brookvine, contributing to investment opportunities in alternative and mainstream asset classes from February 2017 to December 2021. Charissa's extensive background includes over 15 years at American Express, where roles ranged from Vice President Marketing to Marketing Manager Digital, driving significant growth across various markets in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia. Charissa began the career at Macquarie Group as an Adviser Services Consultant and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Business/Management from Queensland University of Technology.