MasterCard Appoints New Zealand Country Manager

MasterCard Appoints New Zealand Country Manager

Expat Kiwi returns home to lead next stage of innovation

Auckland, New Zealand – 26 November 2013 – Global technology company MasterCard has announced the appointment of expat Peter Chisnall as its new Country Manager in the New Zealand market.

Born and raised in Taranaki, Peter brings more than 20 years experience to the table from working in the oil and gas, and then financial services industries. He joined MasterCard in January 2012, heading up the Melbourne office where he played a key role in helping to roll out MasterCard’s latest digital wallet technology MasterPass.

“I’m thrilled to have the opportunity to return home to lead MasterCard’s New Zealand business,” said Mr Chisnall.

“It’s an exciting time to be working in the payments industry, as there’s so much change occurring. Payment technology is moving ahead rapidly and MasterCard is leading the way with some impressive innovation.

“New Zealand is at the forefront of exciting new developments, and I look forward to taking up the opportunities ahead and building on the excellent work the team has done.”

Mr Chisnall said New Zealand has a history of being innovative and Kiwis are early adopters of new technologies.

Eddie Grobler, Division President, Australasia MasterCard said the appointment comes at an exciting time for the New Zealand market as new technologies, such as MasterCard®  PayPass™, are rolled out.

“Peter’s appointment as head of MasterCard New Zealand comes at an opportune time and we are confident that with his vast experience, New Zealand will continue to be at the vanguard of introducing pioneering products,” said Mr Grobler.

Peter replaces Albert Naffah, who has moved on to a new role in the financial services sector in New York.

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