Thanks to all who attended the 2008 Prepaid Card Expo. Save the date for next year's show -- March 9-11, 2009, at the Orlando Marriott World Center! |
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5 Questions for Martin Ferenczi
Job Title Chief Executive Officer Company Oberthur Card Systems of the Americas Corp. Company Type Card Manufacturing and personalizationTenure at Firm 1 Year
What is your job title, and what are you responsible for? I am the CEO of Oberthur Card Systems of the Americas. I oversee the card manufacturing, personalization and fulfillment services of the North, Central and South American region. We are a leading provider of secured gift cards and bank cards.
Describe your biggest challenges, both short-term and long-term. Our biggest challenge has always been surpassing our customer’s expectations with the rapid growth in the industry.
What is the most innovative prepaid card program you've seen or heard about in the last year? That’s easy- Oberthur’s end-to-end solutions programs. Through providing a one-stop shop for our customers we help reduce the headaches caused from using multiple vendors. Therefore, our clients can focus on other aspects of their business.
Describe how prepaid will fit into your industry in five years. Oberthur has invested significant capital expenditures to meet the growing need of our customers. These expenditures demonstrate our commitment to the prepaid market for the long haul.
If you weren't working in the prepaid sector, what would you be doing and why? I’ve always enjoyed the game of soccer. I would spend time coaching my son’s soccer team.