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Alison Eskesen

Vice-President, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth, Asia Pacific

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Alison Eskesen joined Mastercard in 2017 to open the Center for Inclusive Growth in Asia Pacific. She leads the company’s regional philanthropic initiatives, bringing significant industry and global international development experience. Over the 20 years she has worked at the intersection of development and finance, she has built a track record of measurable results through strategic partnerships among governments, banks, foundations, and impact investors. She holds an MA from Columbia University and a BA from Colgate University. She was also a Fulbright Scholar in Paraguay.