In this episode we explore how policy, technology, and public‑private partnerships are reshaping financial inclusion as we move deeper into 2026. Host Dan Baxter, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA), sits down with Joanne Kubba, Visa’s SVP & Head of Government Affairs for CEMEA, to u ... Show More
Jan 20
From Strides in Stablecoins to AI Shopping: Top Payments Trends for 2026
Visa Spotlights returns with a deep dive into the fast‑evolving world of payments as we enter 2026. In this episode, host Dan Baxter, Vice President of Corporate Communications for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East & Africa (CEMEA), sits down with Tareq Muhmood, Visa’s Regi ... Show More
22m 40s
Dec 15
Empowering Growth Through Client Service Excellence
In this episode of Visa Spotlights, Reem Asaad, Visa’s SVP & Head of Client Services for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), joins host Dan Baxter, Visa’s Vice President and Head of Corporate Communications for CEMEA, for a deep dive into how Visa is redef ... Show More
15m 15s
Oct 2025
AI and Trust at Scale — Securing the Future of Payments
In the latest episode of Visa Spotlights, Walter Lironi, Visa’s Head of Value-Added Services for Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA), sits down with James Mirfin, Global Head of Risk and Identity Solutions at Visa, to explore how artificial intelligence is ... Show More
13m 59s
Sep 2025
A $100,000 Work Visa Could Rock the Tech Industry
The Trump Administration recently announced a new $100,000 annual fee for the coveted H-1B visa. Then the White House walked that back, saying that the charge would only apply to new visa applicants, one-time only. WSJ’s Amrith Ramkumar reports on how the changes set off a wave o ... Show More
17m 41s
Sep 2025
Who Loses—and Maybe Wins—From Trump’s New H-1B Fee
On this episode of Trumponomics, host Stephanie Flanders explores US President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, which industries will lose the most from this new expense for foreign workers and a potential long-term silver lining for ... Show More
24m 4s
Sep 2024
Moving to a Product Centric Approach: Insights from Mik Kersten and Dave West
<p>In this episode, Dave West, our host and Mik Kersten, CTO at Planview and author of Project to Product discuss the critical shift from project-oriented to product-centric organizations. Mik highlights the disconnect between traditional project-based models and Agile principle ... Show More
32m 47s
Feb 2025
Navigating the Saudi Skies: Khaled Tash 136 on Saudi Airlines' Expansion Plans & Innovation
Khaled Tash is the Group Chief Marketing Officer at Saudi Airlines. On this episode, Khaled and Mo go into the company's ambitious growth plans, including network expansion, fleet development and the introduction of new passenger experiences. Khaled offers a behind-the-scenes loo ... Show More
2h 1m
May 2025
How Visa Is Making Payments Safer and Smarter with AI - Ep. 256
Sarah Laszlo, senior director of Visa’s machine learning platform, joins the AI Podcast to discuss how AI is transforming the way the company serves its global customer base, from advancing fraud prevention to enhancing personalization. She also shares valuable insights for enter ... Show More
22m 13s
<span style="font-weight: 400;">Andy Goldberg,</span> <span style= "font-weight: 400;">SVP, Global Brand Content & Platforms at American Express,</span> <span style="font-weight: 400;">discusses how he is reframing the competitive landscape by fighting for finite attention. One o ... Show More
