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Michelle Hughes | Start Path Europe Lead at Mastercard | Fintech Finance
From cultivating early-stage startups to negotiating high-impact partnerships, Michelle Hughes excels in identifying opportunities, building relationships, and executing strategies that fuel growth and scalability. In her current role working for Mastercard as the European Regional Lead for their Fintech Programs, she is responsible for identifying, connecting, and commercialising partnerships with best-in-class companies. As an experienced product manager with a strong background in the payments sector, she specializes in driving growth and innovation through strategic product development and partnerships. Her career has been marked by a successful track record of managing P&L responsibilities, optimizing financial performance, and delivering impactful solutions that meet both market demands and organizational goals. In her previous roles, Michelle Hughes effectively led cross-functional teams to develop and launch payment solutions that address complex customer needs while adhering to regulatory standards. Her work partnering with public sector entities has equipped her with a deep understanding of compliance requirements and stakeholder management, ensuring that their products align with objectives and deliver value. Experienced Business Partner with a demonstrated history of working in the information technology and services industry. Skilled in Electronic Payments, Banking, E-commerce, and Payments. Strong program and project management professional with a Bachelor of Science Honours (BSc) focused in Management, Innovation & Technology from Institute of Technology, Tallaght.

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