Mastercard appoints Mark Barnett as President of Mastercard Europe

Mastercard today announced the appointment of Mark Barnett as President of its European business, based in Brussels. In this role Barnett will be responsible for the strategy, direction and overall success of all aspects of Mastercard’s business across the region.

He will report to Gilberto Caldart, President of International, and will join Mastercard’s Management Committee effective 1 June, 2020.

Prior to his appointment Barnett was Divisional President for the UK, Ireland Nordics and Baltics. Barnett joined Mastercard in 2003 and has held various roles including leading their payments consulting business for Europe and then globally.
Barnett will succeed the current President of Mastercard Europe, Javier Perez, who retires at the end of the year.