Mastercard has announced the appointment of Minsook Cho as the new Country Manager for Singapore. Cho will oversee the company’s strategic direction and business operations, partnering with regional and global clients based in Singapore. Her role will involve spearheading Mastercard’s efforts to support Singapore’s national digital payments roadmap, working with public and private sector partners to advance secure and inclusive payment solutions.
Cho brings over 20 years of experience in payments, fintech, analytics, and consulting. She has been with Mastercard since 2013, previously serving as Senior Vice President, Advisors Client Services, Asia Pacific. Her expertise includes consulting, analytics, and managed services across major markets such as Japan, Korea, China, Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.
Safdar Khan, Division President of Southeast Asia at Mastercard, expressed confidence in Cho’s ability to lead the company’s journey in Singapore, highlighting her experience in data and services. “Minsook’s experience in enhancing business performance and enabling innovation positions her to strengthen intelligence, security, and interoperability across Singapore’s payments ecosystem,” Khan stated.
Cho’s appointment aligns with Singapore’s push in digital finance, with initiatives around tokenisation, artificial intelligence, and stablecoin regulation. Her background in data-driven advisory services will support these efforts, aiming to future-proof Singapore’s payments landscape.
Before joining Mastercard, Cho held senior roles at Foodpanda, Lazada, and Boston Consulting Group. She holds an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science & Engineering from Seoul National University.
