Nicholas Stonuary is Regional Director for Corporate Solutions, Partnerships & Analytics EEMEA at Mastercard, based in Dubai. With over 20 years of international experience across banking, insurance, and payments, Nick has played a pivotal role in shaping digital financial solutions for corporates, governments, and consumers across more than 64 markets and 100 million people.
Nick began his career as an International Graduate with ING Bank in the UK before relocating to Dubai in 2008, where he has since built his career as a permanent expat. He has held strategic leadership roles at Zurich International, Aetna, AXA Gulf, and now Mastercard, leading complex transformations and major launches across the region.
Since joining Mastercard in 2017, Nick has worked across Data & Services, and driven commercial payment innovations, most recently driving the expansion of corporate solutions across the EEMEA region. His passion lies in using technology, data, and partnerships to create meaningful financial ecosystems that foster both business growth and financial inclusion.
Nick holds a BA in Business & Statistics and a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration from the University of Wales, Cardiff.