Patrick Kelly, MBA

Patrick Kelly, MBA

VP Product Manager with 15+ years experience in Lending, Identity, Payments, Security and Dispute services

Mastercard•Stamford, Connecticut, United States

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Experience19+ Years
LevelLeadership

Executive Overview

With over 10 years of experience in the financial services and payments industry, I am a passionate and driven leader who specializes in identity and verification solutions. I have a proven track record of delivering innovative and scalable products that enhance security, convenience, and trust for consumers, merchants, and banks. As the VP of Authentication & Identity Services at Mastercard, I lead the sales enablement and go-to-market strategy for a portfolio of products that generate over $900M in annual revenue. I also manage the integration and growth of Mastercard's second largest acquisition, a leading provider of device, behavioral biometric, ID&V, and authentication services. My mission is to empower our clients and partners with cutting-edge solutions that combat fraud, reduce friction, and increase conversion.

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • MastercardCurrent
    Feb 2013–Present· 13 yrs 8 mos
    • Vice President, Co-founder, Credit Risk ProductsCurrent
      Apr 2025–Present
    • Vice President - Product & Go-to-Market Management of Authentication Network & Identity Services
      Jun 2021–Apr 2025
    • Vice President- Go-to-Market, Consumer Disputes
      May 2019–Jun 2021
    • Director - Authentication
      Dec 2017–May 2019
    • Product Manager- Fraud and Risk
      2016–Dec 2017
    • Product Manager - Digital Payments
      Jul 2015–2016
    • Program Manager, Information Technology
      Feb 2014–Jul 2015
    • Third Party & Supplier Risk Management
      Feb 2013–2014
    • Steering Committee Member
      Jun 2023–Apr 2025
  • Jul 2012–Feb 2013· 7 mos
    • Senior Case Manager
      Jul 2012–Feb 2013
  • Jul 2009–Jul 2011· 2 yrs
    • Associate Case Manager
      Jul 2009–Jul 2011
  • 2009–May 2009· 4 mos
    • Assistant Wrap-up Administrator
      2009–May 2009
  • May 2008–Sep 2008· 4 mos
    • Intern Financial Advisor
      May 2008–Sep 2008
  • Jul 2007–Oct 2007· 3 mos
    • Intern under Partner Lawyers
      Jul 2007–Oct 2007

Education

MBA

Business Administration and Management, General

Pace University - Lubin School of Business

Bachelor of Science

Management

Fairfield University

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Patrick Kelly, MBA
Vice Chair & President
Chief Financial Officer
Chief Technology Officer
Chief Operating Officer

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