Mastercard Appoints Hendrik Bourgeois as Head of Europe Government Affairs

Mastercard has announced the appointment of Hendrik Bourgeois as the new Head of Mastercard Europe government affairs, marking a strategic move to enhance policy engagement across European markets.

Bourgeois will head Mastercard’s engagement with governments and institutions across Europe, strengthening the company’s voice on key issues and driving a policy environment that supports innovation, competition and a secure digital economy.  

He brings more than two decades of experience at the intersection of business, law and policy. Most recently, he led public policy at Intel, playing a central role in shaping the EU Chips Act and in securing public funding for major strategic investments. He also previously held similar senior leadership roles at Apple and Cargill, and was General Counsel and Head of European Government Affairs at GE. He began his career at the law firm Jones Day.  

“Hendrik has spent his career navigating the complex space where government and business come together,” said Tucker Foote, Chief Government Affairs & Policy Officer. “He understands how policy shapes markets and how strong partnerships can drive meaningful change. We’re thrilled to have him leading our work in Europe.” 

Bourgeois holds a licentiate degree from Rijksuniversiteit Gent and a Master of Laws from Harvard Law School. He served on the Executive Board of Digital Europe for Intel, is a member of the Strategic Council of the European Policy Centre and is a frequent public speaker, including at European Parliament hearings. With extensive experience, Bourgeois is expected to strengthen the Mastercard Europe government affairs team.

He will be based in Mastercard’s European headquarters in Waterloo, Belgium.  

This leadership shift comes as Mastercard continues to navigate regulatory complexities and opportunities within Europe’s evolving financial landscape. The Mastercard Europe government affairs team will leverage Bourgeois’ extensive expertise to foster stronger collaborations and positively influence policy developments across the continent.