About Laura Cruz

Laura Cruz, as CEO, is dedicated to leading and inspiring her organization to challenge the status quo and elevate the quality of their work and services. With a passion for identifying and overcoming challenges—whether in companies, individuals, or entire industries—she thrives on breaking through barriers and fostering collaboration. Laura is a results-oriented leader, driven by her ability to find solutions and guide others along that path. Her motivation stems from a deep belief that her work matters, and she is committed to creating pathways that ensure future generations can thrive in a better world. She will be reporting to Carlo Enrico, President, of Mastercard Latin America and Caribbean (LAC). The new appointment expands Laura’s current responsibilities as Mastercard’s Division President for Mexico and Central America and now adding the Caribbean to her remit. Laura has been with Mastercard for more than a decade and has transitioned through different roles in the company including, Country Manager for Mexico, Vice-President of Loyalty Programs for Latin America, and Executive Vice-President of Sales for Mexico.  Laura Cruz holds a 2018 - 2018 Harvard Business School. With a robust skill set that includes Business Strategy, Product Management, Project Management, SDLC, Sales and more.