Job description

The Senior Vice President, Public Sector – EEMEA at Mastercard is responsible for leading the regional government strategy, execution program, and commercial growth agenda across the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region. The role focuses on building durable relationships with government agencies, accelerating the transition to digital and cashless ecosystems, and driving financial inclusion, citizen service efficiency, and inclusive economic growth. The position requires developing a regional go-to-market strategy for the public sector, prioritizing markets, clients, and solution opportunities, and aligning global, regional, and local resources to ensure execution of strategic initiatives. The SVP is accountable for identifying and pursuing large-scale government transformation opportunities including digitalization of government flows, infrastructure partnerships, transit systems, and tourism initiatives while driving revenue expansion and market relevance. The role involves leading senior government engagement at civil servant and political executive levels, negotiating complex deals, and supporting country managers in closing strategic opportunities. The SVP also oversees a regional team of senior government specialists, providing coaching, talent development, and capacity building while fostering a community of practice across markets. The role ensures alignment between Mastercard’s global product and service capabilities and regional government needs, leveraging data insights, digital tools, and consultative selling methodologies. Additionally, the SVP represents the public sector within regional executive leadership, coordinates cross-functional collaboration across legal, product, services, and operations teams, and ensures execution of high-impact programs across EEMEA while maintaining Mastercard’s mission of building a secure, inclusive, and digital economy.