Joseph’s responsibilities include all verticals, including Technology, Products & Innovation, Cyber & Intelligence, Data & Services, and International Markets.
Mastercard today announced the elevation of Joseph Fernandes as Senior Vice President & Head, People & Capability for South Asia. Joseph joined the company in 2017 and, since then, has been leading HR for the India Tech Hub in Pune.
He succeeds Priti Singh, who served in the position for over four years and has taken on a larger mandate to lead Mastercard’s People and Capability function for Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
In his new role, Joseph will lead the team responsible for nurturing Mastercard’s talent pool in India and other South Asian markets (Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Bhutan, Maldives, and Nepal).
He will drive the values of diversity, equality, and inclusion and further strengthen the company’s position as the “most valued to work for.”
With over 8000 employees, India is the most extensive employee base for Mastercard outside of the U.S., spanning Technology, Products & Innovation, Cyber & Intelligence, Data & Services, International Markets, and other verticals.
Nikhil Sahni, Division President, South Asia, Mastercard, said, “At Mastercard, the constant endeavor is to build a culture of inclusion and growth. Joseph has been a key advocate of this culture, as evidenced by his work at the India Tech Hub.
He drove a tremendous sense of objectivity and urgency into the talent management and development process. His elevation from within the company’s ranks results from Mastercard’s leadership development process.”
“Quality of talent is the cornerstone of success for a world-leading technology company such as Mastercard. I’m excited to lead the People & Capability function in South Asia, where my focus will remain on deepening the inclusive work culture of the company and enhancing capabilities.”
