Australia – Visa, a digital payments firm, has recently welcomed Alan Machet as the new group country manager in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. This strategic appointment follows Julian Potter’s upcoming retirement, which is scheduled to take effect at the end of the year.
With over two decades in the financial service industry, Alan has held senior leadership positions at Westpac, Macquarie Bank, and Citibank. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Citibank’s consumer division before its acquisition by the National Australia Bank (NAB).
He was also appointed as the CEO of NAB’s Citi Branded Division, overseeing the integration and growth of the Citi Consumer Business within NAB.
Taking on this position, he will be responsible for Visa’s operations across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific, which encompass fostering client and industry partnerships, supporting business growth, enhancing customer experiences, promoting digital acceptance, and accelerating innovation efforts within the market.
Talking about the appointment, Stephen Karpin, regional president at Visa Asia Pacific, said, “Alan’s deep expertise and knowledge will accelerate Visa’s aspiration to be the best way to pay and be paid.”
“And as Visa continues to drive innovation in the payments ecosystem, we remain dedicated to advancing the payments industry through the latest technology and security solutions. I thank Julian for his leadership over the last seven years and for facilitating the smooth transition of the business to Alan until year end,” he further shared.
Meanwhile, Alan commented, “Visa is an exceptional business. We’re pioneering digital payments and innovative technologies that help businesses grow, empowering them to give their customers the best possible experience and choice, and collaborating with government and industry partners to bring exponential benefits to economies.”
“I’m incredibly excited to join the team as we continue to innovate to meet the evolving needs of our clients and partners across Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific,” he concluded.
Alan, who is based in Sydney, will become a member of Visa’s Asia-Pacific leadership team.
