James Lucas Email & Phone Number

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Responsible for building relationships with emerging ecosystem players and exploring new relationship opportunities with the payment, verification, and secure transactions (value exchange) ecosystems.You will see me out there:- Collaborating with Interac’s product owners to maintain a deep understanding of relevant offerings within Interac’s lines of business.- Developing and implementing partnership and alliance strategies with the goal of furthering Interac's presence within Payments & Verification. - Leading the introduction of Interac's services to new partners ensuring alignment with our company's vision and strategic direction.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

- Developed and executed sales and relationship management strategies and drives commercial outcomes for my designated portfolio. - Delivered: Played significant role on core team that delivered Transit Open Payments to market in FY2022- Deep understanding of clients’ business including payment strategies across all product/service platforms.- Experience Leader in Managing "Big 5" Canadian FI's - Foster productive relationships at all levels within client institutions and the Interac organization. - Supporting Interac's Product Development by participating at all points of the Interac Delivery model including sharing client strategies and priorities, socializing new concepts and testing solutions and business models with clients.- Successful in consultative selling of Interac products & services, while bringing thought leadership to key client stakeholders- Primary Point of escalation for client issues - People Leader for team of account reps and mentored, coaches, and leads junior staff - Collaborate with internal and external partners to maximize opportunities for portfolio growth- Foster productive relationships at all levels within client institutions and the Interac organization.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

- Experience leader in managing Major Canadian Acquirers. - Developed and executed sales and relationship management strategies increasing sales and revenuegenerating opportunities- Maximized client’s earning potential by converting business needs into profitable strategies- Established strong partnerships and developed solutions for complex issues to drive sales and growth- Consult with clients to develop profitable solutions and resolve risks and issues- Engaging in consultative selling of Interac products & Services and primary point of contact for day-to-day client issue resolution.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

- Spearheaded the launch of In-App and In-Brower Payments for Initial Acquirer Pilot, supporting over three Financial Institutions- Developed and executed sales and relationship management strategies for the designated clients withinportfolio- Collaborated with internal and external partners to improve communication and risk mitigation plans Established strong and profitable client relationships, expanding key portfolio accounts annually.-

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

- Managed and coordinated non-affiliated credit unions accounts as well as support services to major financial institution accounts- Improved internal flow of information by developing communication channel between the ClientManagement team and all other departments within Interac Association and Acxsys Corporation- Oversaw the development and implementation of client centric events including the AGM Reception, Client Forums and Annual Golf Tournament.

2008 to 2014 - Premier Development Media and PR Intern. Game Reports, Media Release Draft and Distribution, Media Event Management.

Jack-of-all Trades at a boutique advertising agency in Thunder Bay, Ontario!Account Management, Shoot Management, Writing, Planning, Research, Recruitment, Team Beverages, PR, Manager of Interns, etc etc. Responsible for the development and creation of written collateral for clients, and the needs of the clients on a project-to-project basis.Creation and implementation of all research initiatives. Providing account management to in-house design team and clients.

Experience of a lifetime as the Tournament Coordinator of Public and International Relations for the 2010 International Baseball Federation World Junior Baseball Championship in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Media Relations, Media Management, Tournament Operations, ANYTHING TO PLAY BALL!

First Job finished School! Responsible for internal and external communications, and coordination of major fundraising campaigns.!!2023 LinkedIn PLEASE DONATE!!During my time at the GJCF we successfully reached the $4.5 Million fundraising goal for the new George Jeffrey Children’s Centre. Decades later the George Jeffrey Children's Hospital still needs your help! https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/7597?v2=true

London, Ontario, Ca

An origin story.... school program requirement. Writing, Collaborating, Editing, Administration ...growing up.

Ba, Political Science - English

Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications And Public Relations