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Martin Cava
Ciudad de Mexico - (CDMX) - Mexico
E-mail: martin@cava.com.mx
Website: martin.cava.com.mx
Professional info
My Profile
Payment Industry Executive. Expert in Financial Services, Business and Technology. Specialist in research, design, development, solutions, products and new opportunities in the global payments business. +20 years working in America (14 countries) in strategic expansion of Issuer and Acquirer roles for B2B and B2C Businesses.
Professional Skill
Research, Development and Implementation of new solutions and business opportunities. Technical and Business Knowledge. A 360 ° vision of possibilities, alternatives and variables.
My Current Role
Strategy and regional support for the integration, launch and development of solutions, products and businesses. Expanding B2B and B2C solution to Americas Kushki countries. Commercial Support to Business Units in the Zone and Europe.
Skills
Business Strategy
Strategic Planning
Strategic Partnerships
Innovation
Financial Services
Outsourcing Services
Work experience
Country Manager
GM
PayRetailers
Feb 2024 - present
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Strategy in Payments, Products and Business Expansion.
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Market Development Management.
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Alliances, Innovation & Regional/Global Partnerships.
Director - Acquiring & Partnerships
Banca Empresarial & Global Transaction Banking
Scotiabank
Feb 2023 - Feb 2024
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Business Expansion and Payment Acceptance Strategy.
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Development and Implementation of Acquirer Operations.
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Market Strategy in Business Banking and Global Transactions.
VP, General Manager Cards & Acquiring (Regional)
Product Management & Business Development
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Kushki
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023
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Strategic Business and Innovation Expansion (B2B & B2C) in LATAM region.
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Development and Implementation of Acquirer & Cards Operations in America
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Strategy and Alliances for New Markets and Integration Opportunitie
Board Director
Oct 2022 - Feb 2023
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Board Director
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Regional Product & Solution Manager
Americas
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Edenred
Jan 2019 - Nov 2021
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Research, design, development and implementation of new solutions and business opportunities.
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Design and Development of the Empresarial Product in Americas.
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Coordination and Business Support to Business Units in the Americas Zone.
Product Manager
International Business - LAC (Latin America & Caribbean)
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PRISMA Medios de Pago S.A.
Jan 2006 - Dec 2018
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Business Development - Latin America & Caribbean.
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Head of Definitions for New Business Processing in LAC
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Define, Create and Manage Financial Requirements for payment media solutions in LAC.
Functional Manager
Functional and Development Area
Visa Argentina S.A.
Sep 2000 - Dec 2005
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Head of International Processing Projects (Visa Inc. & American Express).
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Head of bank business requirements.
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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 - Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales
Mar 1996 - Jan 2004
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Chair Holder for SPED I and SPED II, required subjects related to Electronic Data Processing, part of the course of studies for Bachelor Degree in International Trade.
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Special Mention to Excellence and Academic Integration (Dec 2002)
Outsourcing Manager
Ser Consulting Group | Mar 1998 - Aug 2000
IT Consulting Manager
Grupo SIS | Apr 1995 - Mar 1998
IT Manager (CIO)
Arts & CAD | Nov 1993 - Mar 1995
EDP Manager (CIO)
Kellogg Company Argentina | May 1988 - Mar 1992
Awards and Mentions
Mention to Excellence and Academic Integration
Mención a la Excelencia e Integración Académica
Dec 2002
UCES - Universidad de Ciencias Empresariales y Sociales
First Place - Best Website of Argentina (mate.ar)
Primer Puesto - Mejor sitio de Argentina (mate.ar)
Dec 2000 | Martin Cava: Project Manager
MATE.AR Award - Category: e-government - Argentina
First Place - Best Website of Argentina (mate.ar)
Premio MATE.AR - Categoría: gobierno electrónico - Argentina
Primer Lugar - Mejor sitio web de Argentina (mate.ar)
Professional Credits
Acreditaciones Profesionales
Information Technology Profesional
Profesional en Sistemas
Dec 1995
Consejo Profesional en Ciencias Informáticas
Professional License 3,708
Matrícula Profesional
Academic Management & Business Program
Programa de Educación Ejecutiva
Executive Education Program
Management Development
Desarrollo Gerencial
Universidad Torcuato Di Tella
2018
Programa Gerencial de Negocios
Business Management Program
Executive Program (Global Business Studies)
Educación Ejecutiva (Visión Global de Negocios)
Universidad de San Andres
2007
