FinTech Magazine April 2020 | Page 19

Mark Bromley
receiving the best support and connected with the best-matched companies in the network .” Start Path was recently named The Best Innovation Program in 2020 by Tearsheet , a testament to Mastercard ’ s collaborative approach to innovation .
One of Bromley ’ s favourite aspects of Mastercard is the culture . “ It ’ s very inclusive ,” he shares . “ It ’ s great to be a part of a company that talks the talk and walks the walk .” He commends the work of president and CEO , Ajay Banga , who works tirelessly to ensure diversity and inclusion . Bromley shares that the new process was well received by stakeholders , without whom , the success of the new process would not have been possible . “ The process is only as good as the support you receive for it . Our senior stakeholders understand that supply chains are diversifying and as a result have been exceptionally supportive ,” he says .
This work that Bromley has led is a part of Mastercard Labs ( R & D innovation team ), of which there are eight globally . The labs specialise in VR , AI , AR and blockchain , with an exploration into how these technologies can drive company value while also providing new innovations to the 20,000 banks and 60 million 19

Mark Bromley

EXECUTIVE PROFILE Mark Bromley has global exposure and experience of sourcing in international locations mostly focused in EMEA , APAC and the US , and more than 14 years ’ experience in the Procurement sector across multiple categories including Software , Hardware , IT Services , Marketing & Advertising , Payment Solutions and Data . With more than two and a half years of team management based in Singapore , a proven track record of delivering savings and implementing various contractual frameworks and procurement processes . , he also has international experience with four years based in Singapore .
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