Jane Prokop

Jane Prokop is the Executive Vice President and Global Head of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) at Mastercard. In this role, she leads Mastercard's efforts to support and empower small and medium-sized businesses around the world.Prokop is passionate about fostering the success of women entrepreneurs and addressing the unique challenges they face, such as limited access to venture capital and securing bank loans. Under her leadership, Mastercard has launched initiatives like the Hello Alice Small Business Mastercard and the Women by Design program to provide tailored support and resources to women-owned businesses.Prokop believes in the power of collaboration between governments, nonprofits, and the private sector to create an ecosystem that enables women's business ventures to thrive. She is committed to equipping SMEs with modern digital tools and services to help them navigate the post-pandemic economy and succeed in a digital-first future.With over 500 connections on LinkedIn, Jane Prokop is a respected leader in the fintech and payments industry. She has been a featured speaker at events like FinTech LIVE New York, where she shared her insights on supporting small and medium enterprises