First Data Hires a Sales Consultant to Be President of Its Retail

ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - First Data Corp. has named Robert L. Albin president of the retail services division of its integrated payment systems unit.

In his new post, Mr. Albin will oversee sales and customer service functions related to several American Express lines of business, including money orders, worldwide money wiring, and utility remittance services. First Data's integrated payment systems unit manages these businesses for American Express Co.

Mr. Albin was also named executive vice president of First Data's integrated services division. He will oversee a variety of sales-related functions.

Before joining First Data, Mr. Albin headed his own sales and management consulting firm. He is also a co-founder and president of American Salesmasters, a sales training firm.

"Bob Albin and his group have provided very valuable training and input to our sales organization for many years," said Charles T. Fote, executive vice president at Hackensack, N.J.-based First Data.

"He brings strong leadership, sales, and training skills that will give our people a competitive edge."

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