Shabir Ahmed

Shabir Ahmed is a seasoned executive in the financial services sector, currently serving as Vice President of Customer Solutions at Mastercard since July 2022. Prior to this role, Shabir held various leadership positions at FNB South Africa from September 2005 to June 2022, including Chief Operating Officer, where responsibilities included strategic input for ACH payments, representation at industry forums, and management of third-party partnerships. Shabir has also contributed to major modernization initiatives in payments and collections, focusing on efficiency and fraud capability. Educational credentials include a BCom (Honours) in Accounting and Finance and a Bachelor of Commerce in Finance and Financial Management Services, both from the University of Pretoria.