Discover Financial Services Names Joseph F. Eazor to Its Board of Directors
January 15 2016 - 3:16PM
Business Wire
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) announced that
Joseph F. Eazor has joined the company’s Board of Directors.
Mr. Eazor is currently chief executive officer, president and
member of the board of directors at EarthLink, Inc., a leading IT
services, network and communications provider. Mr. Eazor joined
EarthLink in January 2014 and leads the strategy, direction and
operations for the company.
“Joe has a proven track record of leading successful global
companies and extensive experience in technology and IT services,”
said David Nelms, chairman and chief executive officer for
Discover. “Joe will be a valuable asset to our company and board of
directors as we continue to grow and bring innovative banking
experiences to our customers.”
Prior to joining EarthLink, Mr. Eazor served as executive vice
president and COO of global sales and customer operations at EMC.
Prior to EMC, Mr. Eazor served in a variety of leadership roles at
HP and Electronic Data Systems (EDS). This included leading HP
Enterprise Services (the former EDS business), with more than $20
billion in revenue and 130,000 employees focused on IT services.
Previously, he served as the leader of EDS’ Asia Pacific business
and as EDS’ head of corporate strategy and development.
In addition to his corporate roles, Mr. Eazor serves on the
board of Commvault, a data protection and information management
company.
Mr. Eazor serves on the Audit Committee of the company’s Board
of Directors.
About Discover
Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS) is a direct banking and
payment services company with one of the most recognized brands in
U.S. financial services. Since its inception 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 rewards
pioneer, and offers private student loans, personal loans, home
equity loans, checking and savings accounts and certificates of
deposit through its direct banking business. It operates the
Discover Network, with millions of merchant and cash access
locations; PULSE, one of the nation's leading ATM/debit networks;
and Diners Club International, a global payments network with
acceptance in more than 185 countries and territories. For more
information, visit www.discover.com/company.
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