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Tobias Puehse
Global Head, Acceptance Innovation & Next Generation at Mastercard
Tobias Puehse is a senior executive at Mastercard, currently serving as the Global Head of Acceptance Innovation & Next Generation.1 He is based in the New York City Metropolitan Area and has been in this role since June 2023.1
Career at Mastercard
Puehse has held several leadership positions at Mastercard:
- Global Head, Acceptance Innovation & Next Generation (June 2023 - Present)
- Global Lead Next Gen Point of Interaction (January 2022 - June 2023)
- Innovation & Customer Solutions Asia Pacific (April 2020 - January 2022)
- Vice President Innovation (February 2016 - April 2020)
- Vice President, Innovation Management, Labs (June 2015 - February 2016)
Professional Focus
Tobias Puehse is driven by a passion for solving big problems and creating innovative solutions for various stakeholders, including consumers, SMEs, enterprises, financial institutions, merchants, and governments.1 His work focuses on:
- Embedding innovation in the culture of the Acceptance Solutions team
- Leading next-generation product and technology development
- Ensuring innovation remains a priority across all markets and regions
Previous Experience
Before joining Mastercard, Puehse held several positions at Nielsen:
- Innovation Practice Leader, SEANAP (June 2013 - May 2015)
- Vice President - Consumer Research & Innovation Practice (August 2012 - May 2013)
- Vice President - Innovation Practice (October 2011 - July 2012)
- Director - BASES Consulting (July 2009 - October 2011)
Philosophy
Puehse believes in the power of ideas and their ability to drive change. He is committed to challenging established ways of doing things and finding new solutions to help Mastercard's customers.1 His approach is centered on making security frictionless and trustworthy while thinking beyond form in commerce transactions.
