In an announcement made today (Tuesday) on LinkedIn, Adam
Jones, a seasoned professional in the finance sector, revealed his promotion to
the position of Executive Vice President (EVP), Division President of
West Arabia at Mastercard.
Prior to his current appointment, Jones served in various
key roles, showcasing his expertise to drive growth and innovation. Most
notably, he held the position of Senior Vice President (SVP), and Regional
General Manager for MENA Central at Mastercard,
overseeing operations in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Levant, and Iraq. His
tenure in this role spanned two years.
In his commentary, he expressed: “The new chapter for the
West Arabia Division will unfold in one of the most dynamic and innovative
regions globally and promises to deliver many more inspiring stories of
creativity and success. I am looking forward to embarking on this exciting
journey, explore new opportunities, unlock growth and drive meaningful and
impactful change.”
Before his role in MENA Central, Jones served as the SVP of
Travel & Expense at Mastercard for nearly two years, based in London,
England. His contributions in this capacity undoubtedly played a pivotal role
in shaping the company’s travel and expense solutions.
Tenure at American Express Middle East
Jones’s professional journey also includes significant
contributions to organizations such as HyperPay and American Express. As a
Board Member of HyperPay since July 2022, Jones has been involved in driving
the company’s strategic initiatives. Additionally, his tenure as the Vice
President and the Head of Commercial Business at American Express Middle East
from August 2012 to September 2015 further solidified his expertise in the
finance and commercial sectors.
His illustrious career at American Express spanned various
roles, including the Corporate General Manager and the Director of Strategic
Partnerships, where he consistently delivered results and fostered valuable
relationships within the industry.
In an announcement made today (Tuesday) on LinkedIn, Adam
Jones, a seasoned professional in the finance sector, revealed his promotion to
the position of Executive Vice President (EVP), Division President of
West Arabia at Mastercard.
Prior to his current appointment, Jones served in various
key roles, showcasing his expertise to drive growth and innovation. Most
notably, he held the position of Senior Vice President (SVP), and Regional
General Manager for MENA Central at Mastercard,
overseeing operations in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain, Levant, and Iraq. His
tenure in this role spanned two years.
In his commentary, he expressed: “The new chapter for the
West Arabia Division will unfold in one of the most dynamic and innovative
regions globally and promises to deliver many more inspiring stories of
creativity and success. I am looking forward to embarking on this exciting
journey, explore new opportunities, unlock growth and drive meaningful and
impactful change.”
Before his role in MENA Central, Jones served as the SVP of
Travel & Expense at Mastercard for nearly two years, based in London,
England. His contributions in this capacity undoubtedly played a pivotal role
in shaping the company’s travel and expense solutions.
Tenure at American Express Middle East
Jones’s professional journey also includes significant
contributions to organizations such as HyperPay and American Express. As a
Board Member of HyperPay since July 2022, Jones has been involved in driving
the company’s strategic initiatives. Additionally, his tenure as the Vice
President and the Head of Commercial Business at American Express Middle East
from August 2012 to September 2015 further solidified his expertise in the
finance and commercial sectors.
His illustrious career at American Express spanned various
roles, including the Corporate General Manager and the Director of Strategic
Partnerships, where he consistently delivered results and fostered valuable
relationships within the industry.