Mastercard has announced the appointment of Sandun Hapugoda as Group Country Manager for Bangladesh, Bhutan, Maldives, Nepal and Sri Lanka, expanding his leadership responsibilities across a strategically important South Asian region.

In his new role, Hapugoda will oversee Mastercard’s business operations, strategic partnerships, market expansion initiatives, and digital payment ecosystem development across the five countries. The appointment reflects Mastercard’s continued commitment to accelerating digital transformation, financial inclusion, and innovation throughout the region.

A seasoned payments and financial services professional, Hapugoda has played a key role in strengthening Mastercard’s presence in Sri Lanka and supporting the growth of secure, seamless, and innovative payment solutions. His leadership has contributed to fostering closer collaboration with banks, fintech firms, merchants, and policymakers to advance digital commerce and cashless transactions.

As South Asian economies continue to embrace digitalisation, Mastercard is expected to further strengthen its focus on financial accessibility, cybersecurity, customer-centric innovation, and sustainable economic growth under Hapugoda’s regional leadership.

Hapugoda is also an alumnus of Staffordshire University, bringing a strong blend of academic excellence and industry expertise to his expanded role.