Avinash Upadhyay has been promoted to Director – Product Management at Mastercard, marking a significant milestone in his career as a payments and strategy professional. In this role, he will lead product strategy initiatives, focusing on strengthening digital payment solutions, driving revenue growth, and expanding market opportunities within the global financial ecosystem.

Avinash brings more than a decade of experience across product management, pricing optimization, and strategic market expansion. His expertise lies in developing innovative payment solutions and supporting financial institutions and enterprises in adopting scalable digital payment technologies.

Prior to joining Mastercard, he held consulting and analytical roles at several prominent organizations, including Accenture, Deloitte, The Carlyle Group, Evalueserve, UBS, and QA InfoTech. Across these organizations, he developed deep expertise in financial analysis, consulting, and strategic business development.

With strong experience at the intersection of finance and technology, Avinash is expected to play a key role in advancing Mastercard’s product innovation and strengthening its position in the evolving global payments landscape.