Manuel Fernandez

Manuel Fernandez serves as the Senior Director of Business Operations & Strategy at Visa, a position held since May 2011, with a focus on coordinating process improvements and revenue initiatives in Client Services for the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. Previously, Manuel managed contract operations within Visa’s Client Services from 2014 to 2018. Prior experience includes roles at MasterCard Worldwide as a Business Leader, where contributions were made to mobile payment strategies and network processing, along with leadership positions at Turin Networks and AFC, overseeing sales and business development in Latin America and the Caribbean. Earlier in the career, Manuel held technical and sales management roles at Verifone. Educational credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Miami and an MBA in International Business from St. Thomas University.