Ari Sarker speaking at the workshop in Colombo



MasterCard engaged with over 100 senior electronic payments professionals at its inaugural Payments Strategy Workshop in Colombo recently. 

The event was unique and one of the biggest in the electronic payments industry in Sri Lanka. 

“For over 25 years, our partners have been instrumental in helping us bring our world classsecure solutions to Sri Lanka. As we reiterate our commitment to this dynamic market, we’d like to express our gratitude for their continued support,” said Ari Sarker, Co-President – Asia Pacific, MasterCard. 

“It gives us great pleasure to host them at the inaugural MasterCard Payments Strategy Workshop in Colombo. Facilitating greater interaction and exchange of insights and ideas, such knowledge sharing sessions are truly invaluable as they help us learn from each other.Charged up on the country’s ambitious growth plans, we look forward to working together on bringing more innovative products and services that meet the evolving needs of the consumer.”

Drawing in on their experiences from around the world, MasterCard’s leadership team shed light on latest trends in the realm of electronic payments. The team also highlighted the various innovations and products relevant to the market in a series of knowledge sharing sessions. Actively taking part in the discussions, the participants alsoshared their insights and exchanged ideas.

MasterCard also hosted a gala fellowship event on the sidelines of the workshop which was attended by over 150 dignitaries including CEOs of banks and finance companies, senior bureaucrats, business leaders and professionals.