Kirsten Wood

Kirsten Wood is an accomplished marketing executive with extensive experience in partnership marketing across various regions including Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. Currently serving as Vice President of Partnership Marketing at Mastercard since January 2018, Kirsten oversees regional joint marketing strategies with key partners on initiatives such as ESG and high-profile events like the UEFA Champions League. Prior roles include Director of Partnership Marketing at Mastercard, Marketing Director for Southern Africa, and Marketing Executive at MyBucks, along with management positions at Danone South Africa, L'Oréal UK, and Sara Lee. Kirsten holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Food & Nutrition from Stellenbosch University.