Mastercard strengthens its Saudi leadership team

Mastercard strengthens its Saudi leadership team

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia – Mastercard has announced the appointment of Adam Jones as the new Country General Manager of its MENA Central cluster. In his new role, Adam will lead Mastercard’s operations across cluster, taking responsibility for Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Bahrain, and Iraq markets.

Bolstering Mastercard’s MENA leadership team, Adam will work closely with Maria Medvedeva — Vice President for Saudi Arabia and Bahrain — to connect and power a digital economy that benefits everyone in Saudi Arabia. As part of this commitment, Maria and Adam will also place an emphasis on effecting a positive change in the communities they serve, focusing on diversity and inclusion, empowering youth, and women in the Kingdom to fulfil their potential as business leaders.

“Saudi Arabia is fast becoming the region’s nerve-center of digital and cultural transformation. At Mastercard we strive to empower youth and female leaders to fulfil their potential as innovators and change makers, reshaping the cultural landscape of the Kingdom to enter the new era of the inclusive opportunity. I am proud to be able to set an example across the region and the world.” said Maria Medvedeva, VP and Country Business Manager, Saudi Arabia & Bahrain, Mastercard.

Mastercard’s approach is aligned