Ken Ritchie
Senior Director - Product Strategy and Portfolio Management @Visa
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Director - Product Strategy and Portfolio Management @Visa
London, GB
I manage the product strategy and portfolios for Global Urban Mobility (Mass Transit, Parking Tolls and EV Charging), Airlines and Latin America and the Caribbean. My role involves understanding customer and market needs, engaging with regional solutions teams to assess new opportunities, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver products on time and on budget.
EDUCATION
Chartered Management Institute
CMgr MCMI, Business Administration and Management, General
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
University of Oxford Artificial Intelligence Programme, Artificial Intelligence
University of Exeter
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business Administration and Management, General
College of Cape Town
Dip Project Management, Project Management
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford
Oxford Fintech Programme, Fintech
SKILLS
ABOUT KEN RITCHIE
As a senior leader with 25+ years in technology and over a decade immersed in the payments ecosystem, I help global acquirers, ISVs, and enterprise merchants drive innovation at scale. Currently part of the global Product Strategy and Portfolio Management team where I.1. Lead and execute projects that span multiple portfolios and functions within Visa, ensuring cohesive and effective implementation.2. Conduct comprehensive research and analysis of industry segments and verticals to pinpoint new use cases and innovation opportunities in Acceptance Solutions products.3. I help drive the innovation management process within the acceptance solutions product team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and cutting-edge development.I’m known for turning complex challenges into growth opportunities. Whether it’s pioneering tokenization for transit, scaling acceptance platforms across card schemes, or aligning cross-functional global teams, I’ve delivered measurable impact with a strategic lens and hands-on execution. Beyond delivery, I speak at global forums and partner events as a recognized expert in mobility and payments innovation. My approach blends vision, strategic storytelling, and operational precision to influence stakeholders, drive adoption, and unlock new market opportunities.Core Strengths: Payments innovation | Executive partner engagement | Strategic solution delivery | ISV & acquirer growth | Thought leadershipLet’s connect if you\'re exploring the future of digital payments, transforming urban mobility, or scaling partner-led growth.
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