Profiles

As division president for Southeast Asia, Safdar Khan is responsible for delivering increased value to Mastercard stakeholders by driving the implementation of the company’s multi-rail digital payment agenda in all 10 Southeast Asian markets. A 15-year veteran of the company, he formerly held the role of division president, Southeast Asia Emerging Markets, which saw him build business momentum with an assertive distribution strategy and expand revenues through growing the company’s services offerings.

Prior to Mastercard, he held pivotal roles in financial services, technology, and e-businesses in companies, such as ABN Amro, Citibank, and Oracle, across North America, Asia, and the Middle East. He has a master’s degree in Business Administration from Virginia Tech in the United States and a bachelor’s degree with honors in Political Science from University of Delhi.