Gina Mitchell Email & Phone Number

United States

Purchase, Ny, Us

Lead product strategist and innovation consultant for Mastercard Digital Labs, named one of the world's best Innovation Labs by Global Finance Magazine in 2023 and 2022.

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In this role, I advised Fortune 500 corporations on how to design, implement and manage an innovation culture and structure that allows for constant exploration of new ways to create value around market opportunities. Co-founded by Alex Osterwalder (#4 on Thinkers50 2019 & 2021 and inventor of the business model canvas), Strategyzer is well-known for its best-selling books, practical tools and techniques, complementary software, and educational offerings.

Westlake, Texas, Us

(Charles Schwab acquired TD Ameritrade in 2020)< INNOVATION STRATEGY & HIGH PERFORMING TEAMS >I was selected to oversee a 35-person team of researchers, strategists, product managers, developers, and designers.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I reorganized the entire team based upon skills and strengths within two weeks of hiring as prior leadership integrated them but had not made position determinations. I completed 80 percent of scheduled innovation sprints for the year ahead of schedule with two more currently in-flight. I secured funding and buy-in from management to build a new product that is scheduled to unveil this year. The team has been staffed and is currently on target for their first MVP. I delivered the first lab-to-production client product launch within the Innovation Accelerator, applying learnings and insights to the next build in progress.

Westlake, Texas, Us

< INNOVATION & PARTNERSHIPS >I managed an insights team of two that quickly expanded to six user researchers, data analysts, and program managers after building the framework and securing buy-in.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I set the innovation focus, strategy, and priorities, identifying 9 labs and securing sponsorship with senior executives. I scaled partnership models with universities, including the Stanford D School, FinTechs, and corporate partners, saving the organization approximately $8M in consultant costs. My lab team Increased the speed of production by scoping go-to-market strategies and supporting pilot efforts for new business initiatives.

Omaha, Ne, Us

< ENTERPRISE-WIDE INNOVATION PROGRAMMING & DRIVING GROWTH >Under the CEO’s strategic direction, I was recruited to carry out the vision of creating an enterprise-wide innovation program, building a high-performing team to infuse innovation principles, mindsets, and disciplines to drive growth.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: We partnered with 25+ business areas to develop test-and-learn framework to reduce risk and save funds for company. We increased pipeline product development and efficiency by developing a three-year strategic plan and maturity model. I was tabbed to lead an inaugural cross-functional team for a retail initiative using rapid experimentation to test critical assumptions.  I introduced and facilitated innovation training curriculum to 10K+ associates for profitable business models. I established the first business-led innovation investment committee for the organization to coach executives on using evidence-based decision-making to approve incremental funding for search teams.

Omaha, Ne, Us

< IMPLEMENTATION OF ENTERPRISE PROGRAMS & AGILE METHODOLOGIES >I managed vendor relationships and reviewed statements of work to ensure accurate pricing and deliverables.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: I led the successful implementation of 40+ enterprise projects and programs for compliance, risk, and legal technology portfolios. I grew a team of four project managers and business analysts to 10 with the acceleration of business projects, empowering them to become change agents as the firm moved to an agile mindset. I developed a monthly prioritization process with supporting structures for the Risk Organization to define, prioritize, and drive technology strategy. I was able to accurately forecast portfolio budgets by ensuring timely and accurate communication among project sponsors, application development, and finance, leading to 100 percent completion under budget and on time.

Omaha, Nebraska, Us

< ANALYZATION & RISK MITIGATION >I was hired to analyze and articulate the objectives of each compliance implementation project to team leaders in order to identify constraints/limitations and escalate as necessary.NOTABLE ACCOMPLISHMENTS: Within the first 90 days of employment, I presented a formal compliance program to senior leadership, the audit committee, and FCA examiners. I designed and implemented an integrated risk assessment and compliance testing process to assess the effectiveness of the compliance program. I coordinated the review and interpretation of new and pending laws and regulations that could have impacted operations.

Built, implemented, and maintained Investment Management and Trust Compliance Program for all First National of Nebraska, Inc. (FNNI) fiduciary activities.

Partnered with business units to ensure compliance with federal consumer regulations.