Jack Dorsey: Co-founder and former CEO of Twitter, Dorsey also co-founded Square, a mobile payment company. He revolutionized the concept of point-of-sale systems with the small, square-shaped card reader that connects to smartphones, making it easier for small businesses to accept card payments.
Vijay Shekhar Sharma: Founder of Paytm, India’s leading digital payments and financial services company. Sharma’s vision transformed the way over a billion people in India perceive and use digital payments, especially after the 2016 demonetization drive.
Max Levchin: A co-founder of PayPal, one of the first online payment systems, Levchin played a significant role in shaping the early infrastructure for online payments. He continues to be an influential voice in the fintech and broader tech industry.
Elon Musk: While better known for SpaceX and Tesla, Musk was an early member of the PayPal team, playing an instrumental role in its creation. His influence in its early development is a testament to his vision for digital payment systems.
Bharat Panchal: As the Chief Risk Officer for India, the Middle East, and Africa for FIS, Panchal has been at the forefront of securing digital transactions and promoting best practices in the digital payments ecosystem.
Ann Cairns: The Executive Vice Chairman of Mastercard, Cairns has been pivotal in Mastercard’s transition from a traditional credit card company to a frontrunner in digital payments and fintech innovations.
Al Kelly: As the CEO of Visa, Kelly guides one of the world’s premier payment systems. Under his leadership, Visa has embraced emerging technologies and continues to play a significant role in shaping the future of digital payments.
David Marcus: Currently heading Facebook Financial, Marcus was also president of PayPal and played an essential role in the development of Facebook’s digital wallet, Novi, and the Libra (now Diem) cryptocurrency project.
Anthony Tan: CEO and Co-founder of Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading super-app. Grab started as a ride-hailing app but rapidly expanded into digital payments with GrabPay, transforming the digital payments landscape in the region.
Isabel Woodford: As a fintech journalist for Sifted, a Financial Times-backed media platform, Woodford provides insightful analysis and coverage on the latest trends in digital payments and fintech, offering a unique journalistic perspective.