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Amnah Ajmal is the Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA at Mastercard, leading acceptance, acquiring, merchant relations, digital partnerships, fintech collaborations, strategy, and M&A across the region. Since joining Mastercard in 2015, she has driven market-shaping innovations in consumer and commercial payments, leveraging technology and partnerships to enhance digital experiences. Previously, she held leadership roles at Mastercard’s North America division and as Head of Products for Middle East & Africa.
Executive Vice President, Market Development, EEMEA at Mastercard
Amnah’s banking career began with Citigroup, where she managed portfolios in the UAE, Egypt, the UK, and Poland, and continued at Standard Chartered as Head of Consumer Banking for Malaysia, where she also oversaw regional strategies in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Taiwan.
In recognition of her contributions to financial technology, Amnah has been featured in Forbes Middle East and named among the top 100 global women in fintech by IBM & Fintech Magazine (2021), with prior distinctions as one of the America’s top 10 women in fintech by Fintech Magazine in 2020. Amnah holds a master’s degree from the London School of Economics & Political Science.
