Matthias Setzer is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in the payments industry, specializing in business development and strategic partnerships. Setzer is a well-known expert in retail, mobile, and internet payments, with a proven track record of driving revenue growth from low single digits to significant three-digit millions. He has successfully closed double-digit deals with blue-chip companies across the technology, media, entertainment, banking, and retail sectors.

Setzer's academic background includes studying Diplom-Kaufmann at the Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Unternehmensführung - Otto-Beisheim - Hochschule, International Director Program IDP at INSEAD, Business Administration and General Management at Keio University, and at Stockholm School of Economics.

Prior to his current role as Global Director Payments Partnerships at Facebook, Setzer served as Chief Commercial Officer, PayU and Naspers Fintech at PayU, Senior Director Business Development Europe Middle East and Africa at PayPal, Senior Director Merchant Services / Leiter Geschäftskundenbereich DE, AT, CH at PayPal, Director Sales / Leiter Vertrieb DE, AT, CH at PayPal, Head of Business Development at PayPal, European Project Manager at Lycos Europe, and Manager Business Development New Media Development at Bertelsmann SE & Co. KGaA.

Setzer is a frequent panelist and presenter on international stages, including public relations and government relations activities. He is an inspirational leader, with a reputation as a net exporter of talent and highly rated people management skills. Setzer's specialties include mobile payment, instore, financial planning, business plans, new business models, internet, turn-around strategies, direct, and online marketing.