Alliance Data Systems (ADS) Names New CFO

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today announced that Perry Beberman has been named executive vice president and CFO, effective July 6, 2021. Mr. Beberman joins Alliance Data from Bank of America, where he most recently served as SVP and Finance Executive for the company's Consumer and Wealth Management Lending Products. He succeeds Tim King, who served as Alliance Data's chief financial officer since 2019. In the interim, Ralph Andretta, along with the Company's seasoned financial team, will oversee the Company's financials and investor relations, and ensure a smooth transition pending commencement of Mr. Beberman's appointment in July.

"I am pleased that Perry Beberman will be joining Alliance Data as its chief financial officer, particularly during a pivotal time when our business is undergoing an exciting strategic transformation," said Andretta. "Perry's proven leadership, strong financial acumen and consumer lending expertise will be instrumental in driving Alliance Data's continued financial performance, strengthening our balance sheet, and managing risk to deliver long-term sustainable growth for our shareholders. His extensive experience, enterprise-wide thinking and deep expertise in large, international financial services organizations, paired with his leadership qualities make him an excellent addition to our experienced leadership team.

"On behalf of our leadership team and associates, I would like to thank Tim King for his commitment and contributions to building our Card Services business over the past ten years, and most recently for serving as CFO for Alliance Data," said Andretta.

In his 15+ years with Bank of America, Mr. Beberman has served in leading roles for several business units, including Consumer and Wealth Management Lending Products; U.S. Consumer and GWIM Credit Card; and Personal Loans / Consumer Lending. He joined Bank of America following its acquisition of MBNA, where he had spent more than 17 years in finance leadership roles across strategic planning, forecasting and P&L reporting.

"I am thrilled to join Alliance Data and am both energized and humbled by the opportunity," said Perry Beberman. "As Alliance Data continues on its transformation journey, I look forward to working with the team to deliver on the Company's strategic priorities and oversee our commitment to driving shareholder value."

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