Markaaz, the global business identity platform for banks, fintechs, acquirers and payfacs, dedicated to helping more businesses access vital services, is excited to introduce the addition of industry leader Gilberto Caldart to its Advisory Board. Gilberto enhances Markaaz’s capabilities by contributing with his unique background in market expansion within the Americas, Europe, and Asia.
Gilberto Caldart brings over three decades of extensive experience in global market expansion and strategic leadership to his role on the Advisory Board. He was previously Vice Chairman of Mastercard and President of International Markets at Mastercard. Prior, Gilberto managed the Latin America and Caribbean region, where he led efforts to place the company at the forefront of the payments industry. A passionate advocate of innovation, technology and the power of partnership, Gilberto Caldart is focused on transforming the way people, governments and businesses work together. Before joining Mastercard, Gilberto Caldart spent 26 years at Citigroup in various leadership positions in Brazil and New York. Most notably, he led the Citi Consumer Business in Brazil (Retail Banking, Consumer Finance and Cards) for over six years. During his time at Citigroup, Gilberto served on the boards of Credicard and Redecard, playing a critical role in the restructuring of the Credicard Group and on the Redecard IPO transformation.
Gilberto Caldart says, “Markaaz is on an impressive growth trajectory. I am excited to join the Founders and the Management team in expanding reach and having a long-lasting impact that will benefit many businesses around the world in a very meaningful way.”
Hany Fam, Founder and CEO of Markaaz adds ”With Gilberto, we are welcoming a long-time pioneer of the industry, who cares deeply about building businesses that benefit the society and the economy. Together, we are making a great team.”
About Markaaz:
Markaaz is the global business identity platform enabling banks, fintechs, and other institutions to verify and onboard more businesses with greater confidence and efficiency, accelerating access to vital services. Powered by Markaaz Directory of 480 million global business records, it offers comprehensive coverage and validates millions of potential customers across over 200 countries. Markaaz empowers businesses to deepen their understanding and make data-driven decisions by enriching business data with 196 attributes—such as firmographics, financial health, and compliance. The company’s proprietary matching algorithms deliver the best business match rates in the industry, resulting in more customers, higher revenue, and lower risk.
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