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Heba Shams is a law and public policy executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across the public and private sectors. She currently serves as Vice President for Multilateral and International Affairs at Mastercard, where she leads multilateral engagement, shaping global conversations on payments, digital development, and financial inclusion.
Prior to joining Mastercard, Heba spent over 15 years at the World Bank, where she held senior roles driving financial sector development, investment policy, and regulatory reform across East & North Africa, the Middle East, South Asia, and the Pacific. Her expertise in diplomacy, public affairs, and risk management has positioned her as a key player in navigating complex policy environments and fostering collaboration between governments, international organizations, and the private sector. Heba holds a PhD in Law from the University of London.
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