Julia Lopez Fernandez

Julia Lopez Fernandez is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the financial and payments industries. Currently serving as Vice President & General Manager at American Express, Julia leads the Global Merchant Services for Continental Europe, overseeing a team of 200 and managing the P&L across 30 countries. Julia holds additional leadership positions including Board Director and Chairwoman of American Express Payments Europe, as well as Advisory Board Member for Women in Payments EMEA. Previously, Julia's roles included management of Merchant Services in Spain and leadership positions at AZKAR and Randstad. Julia's educational background includes advanced management and governance studies at institutions such as Esade and Instituto de Consejeros-Administradores, along with a degree in Business Administration from Universidad Complutense de Madrid.