Saskia Devolder

Saskia Devolder is a dynamic executive leader with over 20 years of experience in the
financial services and payments industry. As the Head of Visa Direct Central Europe at
Visa, Saskia is at the forefront of transforming money movement, enabling fast, simple
and secure ways to pay and be paid.
Previously, as Managing Director Strategy Cross-border Payments and Head of Western
& Central Europe at SWIFT, she spearheaded strategic initiatives to enable frictionless,
instant cross-border payments. Saskia successfully launched SWIFT gpi and led the
ECB ESMIG project, driving innovation and efficiency across Europe.
Known for her ability to demystify complex concepts in diverse, multicultural settings,
Saskia is passionate about sustainable growth through innovation and technology. Her
earlier career includes impactful senior roles at MasterCard, Synstar International, and
Sterling Software.