Jay Astle Bio

Jay brings a unique combination of practical card marketing, financial analytics, and deep strategic business knowledge to The Kessler Group. He works directly with the financial services clients to support strategic analyses, and acquisitions or divestitures, along with structuring collaborative partnerships. Prior to joining in 2015, he spent eleven years with JPMorgan Chase where he was responsible for modeling and evaluating every major card M&A transaction. He has a wealth of experience across private label and cobrand programs, and also did stints in both the deposit and credit card marketing divisions. Jay has an MBA from the Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. With a BS from the Naval Academy, he served on active duty for five years in the United States Marine Corps.