Adam Jones Ascends to EVP at Mastercard for Expansion in West Arabia

Tuesday, 02/04/2024 | 16:47 GMT by Tareq Sikder
  • Jones led MENA Central operations as the SVP and Regional GM at Mastercard.
  • He served as VP and Head of Commercial Business at American Express Middle East.
Adam Jones- Mastercard

In an announcement made today (Tuesday) on LinkedIn, Adam Jones, a seasoned professional in the finance sector, revealed his promotion to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Division President of West Arabia at Mastercard.

From Key Roles at Mastercard to HyperPay Board Member

Prior to his current appointment, Jones served in various key roles, showcasing his expertise to drive growth and innovation. Most notably, he held the position of Senior Vice President (SVP), and Regional General Manager for MENA Central at Mastercard, overseeing operations in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Levant, and Iraq. His tenure in this role spanned two years.

In his commentary, he expressed: “The new chapter for the West Arabia Division will unfold in one of the most dynamic and innovative regions globally and promises to deliver many more inspiring stories of creativity and success. I am looking forward to embarking on this exciting journey, explore new opportunities, unlock growth and drive meaningful and impactful change.”

Before his role in MENA Central, Jones served as the SVP of Travel & Expense at Mastercard for nearly two years, based in London, England. His contributions in this capacity undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping the company's travel and expense solutions.

Source: LinkedIn

Tenure at American Express Middle East

Jones's professional journey includes significant contributions to organizations, such as HyperPay and American Express. As a Board Member of HyperPay since July 2022, Jones has been involved in driving the company's strategic initiatives. Additionally, his tenure as the Vice President and the Head of Commercial Business at American Express Middle East from August 2012 to September 2015 further solidified his expertise in the finance and commercial sectors.

His illustrious career at American Express spanned various roles, including the Corporate General Manager and the Director of Strategic Partnerships, where he consistently delivered results and fostered valuable relationships within the industry.

In an announcement made today (Tuesday) on LinkedIn, Adam Jones, a seasoned professional in the finance sector, revealed his promotion to the position of Executive Vice President (EVP) and Division President of West Arabia at Mastercard.

From Key Roles at Mastercard to HyperPay Board Member

Prior to his current appointment, Jones served in various key roles, showcasing his expertise to drive growth and innovation. Most notably, he held the position of Senior Vice President (SVP), and Regional General Manager for MENA Central at Mastercard, overseeing operations in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Levant, and Iraq. His tenure in this role spanned two years.

In his commentary, he expressed: “The new chapter for the West Arabia Division will unfold in one of the most dynamic and innovative regions globally and promises to deliver many more inspiring stories of creativity and success. I am looking forward to embarking on this exciting journey, explore new opportunities, unlock growth and drive meaningful and impactful change.”

Before his role in MENA Central, Jones served as the SVP of Travel & Expense at Mastercard for nearly two years, based in London, England. His contributions in this capacity undoubtedly played a pivotal role in shaping the company's travel and expense solutions.

Source: LinkedIn

Tenure at American Express Middle East

Jones's professional journey includes significant contributions to organizations, such as HyperPay and American Express. As a Board Member of HyperPay since July 2022, Jones has been involved in driving the company's strategic initiatives. Additionally, his tenure as the Vice President and the Head of Commercial Business at American Express Middle East from August 2012 to September 2015 further solidified his expertise in the finance and commercial sectors.

His illustrious career at American Express spanned various roles, including the Corporate General Manager and the Director of Strategic Partnerships, where he consistently delivered results and fostered valuable relationships within the industry.

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