MasterCard has appointed Kevin Stanton as president of MasterCard Advisors, the company’s professional services arm, effective from January 1, 2010. Previously, Mr Stanton served as the company’s president of the Canada region.

In his new role Mr Stanton will be responsible for driving the overall competitive and differentiated products and services offered through MasterCard Advisors. He will have global oversight of the regional Advisors teams, as well as the three practice areas, including: marketing services, information and analytics, and risk, fraud and operational efficiency, as well as its high-impact strategic consulting services.

Gary Flood, president of global products and solutions at MasterCard, said: “Over the past several years MasterCard Advisors has developed into a key differentiator for our organization. From our unique information services, to our highly skilled data analytic and risk management practices, our products and services are unmatched in the industry. As a strong leader, who has produced solid results, we look forward to him helping us expand and more fully realize the potential of our Advisors’ offerings.”