Nishant Gupta | Vice President, Urban Mobility, Mastercard
Mastercard

Nishant is a seasoned leader at Mastercard, spearheading the Global Centre of Excellence for Micro-mobility within the Urban Mobility team. With over 15 years of experience spanning continents, he has a proven track record in delivering innovative solutions in digital payments and transit ticketing, from inception to market success.
 
In his current role, Nishant is instrumental in leveraging Mastercard's suite of products, partnerships, and payments innovations to shape seamless end-to-end journeys based on rider preferences. His focus lies in providing cost-effective and inclusive mobility solutions to cities, addressing the evolving needs of urban transportation.
 
Nishant brings invaluable insights into the challenges faced by transport agencies, particularly in implementing fare collection systems. He boasts a successful history of launching Open Loop Transit Payment projects across diverse geographies, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in public transportation.

An alumnus of the University of Glasgow, U.K., Nishant holds a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications. Beyond his professional endeavours, he is an ardent enthusiast of outdoor pursuits, including trekking and traveling. Additionally, he finds joy in playing golf and tennis, while his passion for motor racing fuels his adventurous spirit.