James Anderson is executive vice president, Digital Payment Products at Mastercard. In this role he leads two initiatives; Masterpass and Mastercard Digital Enablement Service (MDES). Masterpass is the flagship Mastercard digital payment service offered to consumers by their card issuers. MDES enables Mastercard accounts to be used on digital devices through multiple digital payment services – including Masterpass.

James has spent his career at the intersection of mobile, payment, and internet technologies in Product Development, Business Development and General Management roles.

James joined Mastercard in 2007.