Martin Cava

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Martin Cava

Ciudad de Mexico - (CDMX) - Mexico

E-mail: martin@cava.com.mx

Website: martin.cava.com.mx

Professional info

profile

My Profile

Strategic Leader and Business Developer with extensive experience in the Payments Industry. Strong focus on Business, Planning and Execution. I drive innovative solutions and inspire teams to achieve results. Under a strategic vision framework, I take my business experience in the region to identify opportunities, ensure sustainable growth, and work strategically in the dynamic markets of LATAM. +20 years working in America (14 countries) in strategic expansion of Issuer and Acquirer roles for B2B and B2C Businesses.

Líder de Estrategia y Desarrollo de Negocio con amplia experiencia en la Industria de Medios de Pago. Fuerte foco en Negocio, Planificación y Ejecución. Impulso soluciones innovadoras e inspiro a equipos para lograr resultados. Bajo un marco de visión estratégica, aprovecho mi experiencia de negocios en la región para identificar oportunidades, asegurar un crecimiento sostenible y trabajar estratégicamente sobre los mercados dinámicos de Latinoamérica. +20 años trabajando en América (14 países) en la expansión estratégica de roles Emisor y Adquirente para Negocios B2B y B2C

Skills

Executive Leadership
Strategy
Partnership
Negotiation
Innovation
Adaptability
Communication
Team Player
Emotional Intelligence

Work experience

Angel Investor

CUB3PAY ( CUB3PAY LLC )

cub3pay

Aug 2024 - present

Angel Investor & Startup Advisor (part-time activity)

anzi

Angel Investor

anzi finance ( ANZI LLC )

Jul 2024 - present

Angel Investor & Startup Advisor (part-time activity)

payretailers

Country Manager
Transformation Management

PayRetailers Group

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024
fixed-term contract

Analysis and Review of National Business & Products.
National Market Strategy.
Alliances, & Regional Partnerships.

scotiabank

Director - Acquiring & Partnerships
Banca Empresarial & Global Transaction Banking

Scotiabank

Feb 2023 - Feb 2024

Business Expansion and Payment Acceptance Strategy.
Development and Implementation of Acquirer Operations.
Market Strategy in Business Banking and Global Transactions.

kushki

VP, General Manager Cards & Acquiring (Regional)
Product Management & Business Development

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Kushki

Nov 2021 - Feb 2023

Strategic Business and Innovation Expansion (B2B & B2C) in LATAM region.
Development and Implementation of Acquirer & Cards Operations in America
Strategy and Alliances for New Markets and Integration Opportunitie

Board Director

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Oct 2022 - Feb 2023

Board Director

edenred

Regional Product & Solution Manager
Americas

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Edenred

Jan 2019 - Nov 2021

Research, design, development and implementation of new solutions and business opportunities.
Design and Development of the Empresarial Product in Americas.
Coordination and Business Support to Business Units in the Americas Zone.

prisma

Product Manager
International Business - LAC (Latin America & Caribbean)

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PRISMA Medios de Pago S.A.

Jan 2006 - Dec 2018

Business Development - Latin America & Caribbean.

Head of Definitions for New Business Processing in LAC
Define, Create and Manage Financial Requirements for payment media solutions in LAC.

Functional Manager
Functional and Development Area

visa

Visa Argentina S.A.

Sep 2000 - Dec 2005

Head of International Processing Projects (Visa Inc. & American Express).
Head of bank business requirements.
Head of Special Projects (partnerships and integrations).

Professor - Chair Holder of SPED I and SPED II (Titular de Cátedras)
Bachelor's Degree in International Trade

uces

UCES - Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales

Mar 1996 - Jan 2004

Chair Holder for SPED I and SPED II, part of the course for Bachelor Degree in International Trade.
Special Mention to Excellence and Academic Integration (Dec 2002)