Alisa Ellis

Alisa Ellis serves as the Global Head of Digital Transformation & Modernization at Discover Financial Services, leading the creation of API-based open banking infrastructure and enhancing developer experiences. With a strong background in innovation and product management, Alisa has held several senior roles at Discover, including Global Head of Innovation & Emerging Products and Vice President II of Digital & Emerging Products, overseeing significant digital initiatives such as Discover’s Click To Pay and Protect Buy platforms. Additionally, Alisa contributes as a strategic advisor at 99FinTech, a champion at Excelerate, and a former board member of the Digital Commerce Alliance. Prior experience includes leadership roles at HSBC and Allstate Financial, complemented by an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management and a Bachelor's in Journalism from Northwestern University.