International Committee
Make connections with international payments professionals and organizations to learn their needs and realities. The MAG promotes a fair and equitable payments system that best serves the needs of consumers and ensures merchants have choice in payments services.
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Core Functions
The MAG International Committee, led by payments professionals from the US, EU, and APAC regions, serves as a vital hub for cross-regional collaboration, addressing global industry challenges through shared learning, strategic discussions, and actionable insights to empower merchants and stakeholders.
Reasons to Engage
- Stay informed on regional policies, trends, and innovations.
- Help shape policies that foster a global, merchant-focused payments ecosystem.
- Access strategies to navigate global payments complexities.
Responsibilities
- Hosting bi-monthly meetings with regional insights, focusing on global market updates and policy developments.
- Facilitating cross-regional collaboration among merchants and stakeholders to address shared challenges.
- Equipping participants with actionable strategies to navigate complex regulatory and market changes across multiple regions.
Priorities
- Shaping global policy developments that positively impact merchants across regions.
- Promoting innovative, regionally adaptable solutions to improve efficiency in payments worldwide.
- Amplifying the merchant voice in international payments forums.
- Strengthening cross-border collaboration to tackle shared opportunities and challenges.
Committee Leadership
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John DrechnyMerchant Advisory GroupChief Executive Officer -
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Beth ProvenzanoMerchant Advisory GroupSenior Vice President of Public Affairs, Events, and Education -
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Paul TunstallMerchant Advisory GroupVice President, International
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