Tristan Kirchner

Tristan Kirchner is an accomplished executive currently serving as the Head of Commerce for EMEA at Uber Technologies Inc., where responsibilities encompass Payments, Risk, and Identity across the European Economic Area, the United Kingdom, and the Middle-East and Africa. Previous roles include CEO and Chair of the Management Board at Uber Payments BV, Managing Director at Barclays leading Global Payment Networks, and multiple executive positions at Visa Inc., focusing on processing and product management. Kirchner's extensive experience in the financial services sector began at American Express, where various leadership positions were held, leading to innovation and market optimization. Academic qualifications include an MPhil in European Studies from the University of Cambridge, a BA (Hons) in Philosophy, Politics & Economics from the University of York, and a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing from the Chartered Institute of Marketing.