According to MasterCard Worldwide Greater China division president Ling Hai, Goldmintz has over 15 years’ experience in commercial and consumer card payments with a strong background in B2B payments.

"As the head of one of our most significant markets in this region, Kevin will be tasked with providing strategic direction and necessary support in connection with delivery of advanced products and services to meet the demands of the market," Hai added.

Having joined the company in 2004, he was initially posted in Hong Kong, where he successfully launched the joint MasterCard-Citi Commercial Card business in more than seven markets in Asia Pacific.

In 2007, he moved to Australia to oversee the Citi Australia account, including Citi’s largest commercial card business in Asia Pacific.

He also spearheaded the corporate payment solutions product function for Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa since 2010, according to the payment company.

Before joining MasterCard, Goldmintz served as a product manager for ANZ Bank, and guided the SME portfolio in the country, and also led the Qantas-ANZ airline co-branded card project.

MasterCard, a global payments and technology company runs the fastest payments processing network, connecting consumers, financial institutions, merchants, governments and businesses in over 210 nations and territories.