Martin Hood Joins Virtual Incentives as Senior Vice President

Incentives industry veteran will head up company's ViPartners division, leading reseller channel business

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Nov 20, 2017, 07:35 ET

ATLANTA, Nov. 20, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtual Incentives, an industry pioneer in digital reward fulfillment for leading global brands, has added Martin Hood to its senior leadership team as senior vice president for ViPartners, the company's reseller division. Hood has decades of experience in the rewards and incentives space, and joined the company due to its financial technology leadership, as well as its focus on ease of fulfillment for resellers.

"As I searched for my next opportunity, I was keen on joining an organization that had a strong focus on innovation, customer service and excellence in the global marketplace," said Hood. "I found that and more with Virtual Incentives. They develop tools and solutions that ensure partner success, in both the physical and virtual mediums, and are truly steadfast in their willingness to work with partners to support everyone's best interests."

The ViPartners division of Virtual Incentives, which Hood will be leading, offers partners a number of core advantages, including:

Meets top security standards set by the Payment Card Industry with PCI compliance
Offers both virtual and plastic open loop solutions for domestic and international use
Provides eGift solutions spanning 835 Brands, 41 countries and 15 currencies
Focuses on partner-centric, easy-to-use tools for both ordering and program management

Formerly in leadership roles with companies like Blackhawk, Intelispend and CashStar, Hood specializes in business-to-business relationship building in the rewards and incentives space. His nearly two decades of experience in the industry will serve him well in his new role as he secures partnerships for Virtual Incentives in the loyalty, incentives and promotions industries.

Jonathan Price, CEO of Virtual Incentives, said, "At Virtual Incentives, we're always looking ahead to anticipate the needs of our clients and demands of the industry. Martin's expertise and relationships in the incentives space make him the perfect fit for taking our B2B business channel to the next level. He brings a strategic viewpoint and an eye for new opportunities to his new role and we are excited about the future with him on board."

More on Virtual Incentives can be found at http://www.virtualincentives.com or on Twitter at @VirtualRewards.

Media contact: Marie Melsheimer, 541-815-3951, [email protected]

SOURCE Virtual Incentives