Peter Bakenecker

Peter Bakenecker has a robust career in the payments industry, currently serving as President Central Europe at Mastercard since September 2006. Over the years, Peter has held various senior roles, including EVP for Germany and Switzerland and SVP for both Core Products Europe and Business Development in Western Europe, focusing on market development, partnership strategies, and the implementation of emerging payment solutions. Prior to Mastercard, Peter worked as Regional Vice President at MC Advisors, managing financial analyses and technology assessments across Europe and the Asia-Pacific regions, and was a member of the European Management Team. Earlier experience includes roles at Batten & Company and Roland Berger Strategy Consultants in financial services. Peter's educational background includes a Master of Business Administration from the University of Duisburg-Essen and postgraduate studies at The London School of Economics and University of Technology Sydney, covering investments, marketing, and organizational management.