The 100 NRIs – 2026: Prakriti Singh, Executive Vice President – Core Payments, Mastercard (EEMEA)

This article forms part of The 100 NRIs, a special edition by Entrepreneur Middle East spotlighting the most influential non-resident Indians shaping business, innovation, and investment across the region.

Prakriti Singh is the Executive Vice President for Core Payments at Mastercard, overseeing the Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EEMEA) region. With over a decade of experience in the payments industry, she has established herself as a key leader driving innovation and inclusion.

Singh previously led Mastercard Labs, including initiatives focused on financial inclusion. She successfully launched and scaled programmes such as the Mastercard Credit Programme for Small Businesses, the Farmers Network for agri-businesses, and IoT payment solutions, collectively reaching over a million users.

Her leadership extended to managing Mastercard’s strategic partnership with Expo 2020 and launching the Priceless Planet Coalition in the region, reinforcing Mastercard’s commitment to sustainability and societal impact. She has also contributed to Mastercard’s consulting and services sales teams, as well as Mastercard Advisors, providing strategic insights and solutions across markets.

She began her career as a software engineer at Tata Consultancy Services before transitioning into consulting. Prior to Mastercard, she worked with Oliver Wyman, advising clients in retail and business banking, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and PlaNet Finance.

She holds an MBA in finance and strategy from the Indian School of Business. Her diverse experience across technology, consulting, and payments positions her as a dynamic leader shaping the future of digital payments across EEMEA.