Paul is focused on developing a perspective as to how Mastercard engages with and enables reusable identity ecosystems globally which includes working with regulators and industry partners across the globe.  He serves as a subject matter expert in authentication and reusable identity and helping support bringing this new opportunity from theory into the real world.  He is responsible for ensuring that MasterCard’s products are well positioned to help our customers meet local regulatory requirements and has driven our Identity Solution in India based on Aadhaar and licensed from the UIDAI.

Previously he was Global Product management of MasterCard's Authentication solutions including SecureCode & Identity Check and played a key role in the developing global authentication strategy for MasterCard Worldwide.  He also represented Mastercard surrounding PSD2 and the Regulatory Technical Standard on Strong Consumer Authentication. Paul has extensive experience in the rapidly evolving Card Not Present (CNP) payment arena including Identity, the security of payments and transactions.

Paul joined MasterCard in June 2005.  Before joining MasterCard he spent 26 years in the banking industry with HSBC in the UK undertaking a number of roles and key management positions.  During his time with HSBC he delivered a global Internet Payment Gateway solution for HSBC and was instrumental in developing their products and services surrounding Card ePayments and Security.

Paul has volunteered his experience in support of education including various governor roles including that of the Chair of Governors and he lives in West Yorkshire, UK with his wife and two children.