Johan Gerber is Executive Vice President, Global Head of Security Solutions at Mastercard as well as a member of the company’s management committee. He is passionate about innovating to secure the digital ecosystem - and enhancing trust across our hyperconnected world.

His team works globally to design, develop and scale technology that protects consumers and customers from current and future cyber threats as well as fraud and other financial crimes.

During a career spanning 25 years, Johan has overseen the growth of Mastercard’s cybersecurity offering, spearheading the successful acquisition of several security tech companies and harnessing Identity, data science and AI to diminish the criminal enterprise.

His track record in defining and implementing Mastercard’s strategic vision for security has led to accelerated innovation and differentiation, meaning his expertise is widely sought-after across industry. He sits on the Merchant Risk Council advisory board for the Americas.