Walter Hansen

Walter Hansen is currently the Director of Franchise Business Partner for Western Europe at Mastercard, where they oversee risk, compliance, and fraud management while fostering relationships with customers and stakeholders. Previously, they served in various leadership roles at Mastercard and Aegon, focusing on operational risk management and security across Europe, South Asia, the Middle East, and Africa. Walter's career began in law enforcement, serving as a police officer with the Dutch State Police, before transitioning to risk management roles at organizations such as Interpay Nederland and Rabobank Nederland. They have developed expertise in financial crime risk management, information security, and business continuity across their extensive career.