MARCO GALLONE

Biography

With over 18 years of experience at Mastercard, he has held strategic roles contributing to the growth and innovation of the digital payments sector. He is currently Vice President Fintech & Digital Partners for Italy, responsible for managing relationships with key players in the financial and tech ecosystem. He has led major initiatives such as expanding electronic payment acceptance in Italy and enabling contactless payments on local public transport, improving citizens' daily experience. His career path has allowed him to develop cross-functional skills in commercial, strategic, and relational areas, promoting solutions and partnerships that accelerate the evolution of the payments ecosystem. In his previous experiences, he held leadership roles in the banking sector, contributing to the development of electronic payments, particularly in the e-commerce space.