RIVERWOODS, Ill .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Discover Financial Services announced today that David L. Rawlinson II, CEO of NielsenIQ, has joined the company’s Board of Directors.
Rawlinson has significant experience in global e-commerce, consumer trends, consumer data and digital business-to-business operations. He was appointed by the president for the governments of George W. Bush and Barack Obama and served as a senior economic policy advisor on the White House National Economic Council.
“David adds another expert perspective to our current Board’s deep experience with his record of success in digital commerce,” said Roger Hochschild, Discover’s CEO and President. “His experience in information solutions and a global perspective will help Discover continue to be successful as a leading digital consumer bank.
Prior to joining Nielsen Holdings, Rawlinson was president of WW Grainger Inc.’s Global Online Business from 2015 to 2020. He also served as a board member of Nielsen Holdings since 2017. Previously, he served as vice president of operations for Grainger’s online business in 2015 and as deputy general counsel and corporate secretary from 2012 to 2014. He served on the board of MonotaRO Co. Ltd., a major Japanese industrial e-commerce and retail company, from 2014 to 2019. Prior to working at Grainger Rawlinson executive positions at ITT Exelis, formerly ITT Corp. Rawlinson holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from The Citadel, a bachelor’s degree in law from the University of South Carolina and an MBA from Harvard Business School.
Rawlinson was elected to the Discover Board of Directors and appointed to the Board’s Audit Committee on February 22.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a banking and digital payment company with one of the most recognized brands in financial services in the United States. Since its creation 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 reward pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, real estate loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of deposit through its direct banking business. Operates the Discover Global Network made up of the Discover Network, with millions of establishments and cash access locations; PULSE, one of the country’s leading ATM / debit networks; and Diners Club International, a global payment network with worldwide acceptance. For more information, visit www.discover.com/company.