With his new role, Jones will be responsible for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Iraq markets
Mastercard has announced the appointment of its new Country General Manager for the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) Central cluster, Adam Jones.
With his new role, Jones will be responsible for the Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Iraq markets.
Adam Jones, Country General Manager for MENA Central Cluster, Mastercard;
“I am delighted to be part of Mastercard’s journey with this new role as we continue to transform the payment technology landscape through rapid digitization to support consumer trust. We are driving innovation within the industry to ensure that the entire payment process is simple, secure, and seamless enabling digital commerce and advancing digital economies in the region,” Jones stated in a statement released by the company.
This follows a series of leadership changes fueled by Mastercard’s expansion within the EEMEA (Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa) region which includes 81 of the 210 markets where Mastercard operates globally.
“Mastercard has been at the forefront of digital transformation and payment technology innovation across the diverse MENA region. The appointments strengthen Mastercard’s commitment to driving financial inclusion, supporting a world beyond cash, and investing resources in key markets,” explained the statement.
Adam joined Mastercard in 2015 as Head of Commercial Products for Middle East and Africa responsible for product and sales. Before joining Mastercard, Adam served as the Head of Commercial Business for American Express Middle East and North Africa, based in Dubai, UAE.
