Celebrating 15 Years

Kiki

Del Valle

EVP

Mastercard

Miami,

Florida

2024 Cohort

Industry

Technology

Area of Expertise

Technology

Immediately Qualified to Serve

Other Advisory Committee

Previous Board Experience

Nonprofit

Kiki Del Valle is a strategic and results-driven executive leader with two decades of experience in eCommerce, digital payments, global product development, strategic partnerships, and finance within payments technology and financial services industry. In her current role as President for Division North at Mastercard, she oversees the strategy, client management and P&L for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean, providing a unique blend of market transformation efforts, digital innovation, product development, and inclusive growth strategies helping clients capture new streams of business via card issuance, new acceptance forms, and data and services.

Kiki joined Mastercard in 2008 and has been at the forefront of several initiatives driving transformation of the payment’s ecosystem through the development and commercialization of solutions in mobile payments with digital wallets, tokenization, crypto, and cybersecurity. Amongst her accomplishments, she led the partnership efforts with Apple for the deployment of Apple Pay globally and established the fintech practice for Mastercard in Latin America delivering +100 million digital accounts for consumers and SMEs facilitating greater financial inclusion and positioning Mastercard as a leader in the industry. Her ability to anticipate client needs and drive digital transformation make her uniquely qualified to drive clients scale, agility, and revenue growth. As a champion for diversity and sustainability, she is the executive lead for Mastercard’s Hispanic Group and Women Leadership Network, an executive leader for Women in Payments for Latin America, serves on the board of WaterAid Americas and the Damas Foundation in Puerto Rico, and is a mentor and advisor to +100 women and fintech founders across the Americas. She has been awarded the ‘Innovators to Watch’ by Bank Innovation.

In her personal time, Kiki enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids as well as traveling, reading and visiting art museums. She often speaks to topics on Financial Inclusion, Payment Trends, Digital, Fintech, Diversity, GenderBalance, and Women Empowerment. She’s a bilingual, first-generation Puerto Rican with a bachelor’s and master’s degree in business with a concentration in finance and strategy from Emory University in Atlanta, GA.

Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

Boards are no longer observers of emerging technology; they are stewards of how it’s governed. This panel goes beyond awareness to examine how directors can structure oversight, define accountability, and measure governance effectiveness in AI, data use, and digital innovation. Panelists will share practical strategies for building governance systems that ensure transparency, ethical decision-making, and responsible innovation at scale.

Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

Designed for aspiring and newly appointed directors, this session offers practical guidance on how to step confidently into your first boardroom. Learn what to expect in early meetings, how to contribute with purpose, and how to quickly build credibility and trust among seasoned peers. Gain insight into board dynamics, unspoken protocols, and the critical questions new directors should be ready to ask and answer.

Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

As shareholder activism intensifies, boards face mounting pressure to defend strategy, protect corporate reputation, and engage stakeholders with clarity. This panel brings together seasoned directors to explore how boards can respond effectively while maintaining credibility, board alignment, and stakeholder trust. Hear real-world insights on navigating activism in today’s high-stakes, high-visibility environment.

Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.