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Shannon Watkins
Founder at
The A Pledge
Profile
Ms. Shannon Watkins is a Member at The Black Executive CMO Alliance, a Founding Member at The A Pledge and a Manager-National Accounts at Tharaldson Lodging Cos.
She is on the Board of Directors at Sallie Mae Bank.
Ms. Watkins was previously employed as a Chief Brand, Marketing & Communications Officer by Fiserv, Inc., an Independent Director by SLM Corp., a Global Chief Marketing Officer-Jordan Brand by NIKE, Inc., a Chief Brand & Marketing Officer by Aflac, Inc., and a Senior Director-Franchise by The Coca-Cola Co. She also served on the board at The Kelley School of Business Alumni Association.
She received her undergraduate degree from Fisk University and an MBA from Indiana University.
Shannon Watkins active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
Tharaldson Lodging Cos.
 Tharaldson Lodging Cos. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates and hotels | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
The A Pledge
 The A Pledge Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and digital marketing services | Founder | 01/01/2020 |
Sallie Mae Bank
 Sallie Mae Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Director/Board Member | 01/01/2024 |
The Black Executive CMO Alliance | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2021 |
Former positions of Shannon Watkins
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| FISERV, INC. | Public Communications Contact | 01/01/2026 |
| SLM CORPORATION | Director/Board Member | 11/03/2024 |
| NIKE, INC. | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2024 |
| AFLAC INCORPORATED | Corporate Officer/Principal | 01/01/2020 |
Training of Shannon Watkins
Experiences
Positions held
Active
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Listed companies
Private companies
Connections
70
1st degree connections
11
1st degree companies
Male
Female
Members of the board
Executives
Linked companies
| Private companies | 11 |
|---|---|
Aflac, Inc.
 Aflac, Inc. Multi-Line InsuranceFinance Provides supplemental life and health insurance services | Finance |
The Coca-Cola Co.
 The Coca-Cola Co. Beverages: Non-AlcoholicConsumer Non-Durables Manufactures, wholesales and retails nonalcoholic beverages | Consumer Non-Durables |
Fiserv, Inc.
 Fiserv, Inc. Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Provides payments and financial technology solutions | Commercial Services |
NIKE, Inc.
 NIKE, Inc. Apparel/FootwearConsumer Non-Durables Engages in design, development, marketing and selling of athletic footwear, apparel and accessories | Consumer Non-Durables |
SLM Corp.
 SLM Corp. Finance/Rental/LeasingFinance Provides private education loans | Finance |
Fisk University
 Fisk University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Indiana University
 Indiana University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University | Consumer Services |
Tharaldson Lodging Cos.
Tharaldson Lodging Cos. Hotels/Resorts/Cruise linesConsumer Services Owns and operates and hotels | Consumer Services |
Sallie Mae Bank
Sallie Mae Bank Regional BanksFinance Provides commercial banking services | Finance |
The Black Executive CMO Alliance | |
The A Pledge
The A Pledge Advertising/Marketing ServicesCommercial Services Provides marketing and digital marketing services | Commercial Services |
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