Emilija Businskas

Emilija Businskas serves as Vice-President of Communications at Mastercard, focusing on integrated communication strategies to enhance the company's brand and reputation in Canada. Prior experience includes leadership roles in corporate communications and social impact at Sanofi, and over 14 years at Hill+Knowlton Strategies, where Emilija managed complex accounts and mentored a high-performing communications team. Additional experience encompasses a public relations role at Halton Healthcare and various positions in communications that involved media relations and stakeholder engagement. Emilija holds an Honours BA in Political Science from Western University, an MA in International Relations from the University of Kent, a Graduate Certificate in Corporate Communications from Sheridan College, and studied advanced mindfulness principles at McMaster University.