In Conversation | Andrew Torre, President, Value-Added Services at Visa
We have heard about Value-Added Services (VAS) in Asia Pacific, but what does the global picture look like? In this episode of In ...
President of Value-Added Services, Visa Inc.
Search every verified Andrew Torre interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Andrew Torre, President of Value-Added Services at Visa, has discussed the company's focus on agentic commerce, stablecoins, and digital identity. He stated that in an "agentic world," intent is expressed through AI prompts, requiring new tooling for identity and risk certification. Torre noted that Visa is using stablecoins for settlements, enabling 24/7 cross-border money movement. He also mentioned a Visa Payment Passkey solution piloted in Qatar, which uses biometrics for e-commerce authentication. Torre has emphasized financial inclusion, particularly in the CEMEA region. He stated that there are still 500 million financially excluded Africans and that Visa pledged a $1 billion investment over five years. Torre highlighted the "She's Next" platform for women entrepreneurs and noted that the World Bank estimates $1.6 trillion in economic growth from the digital economy over the next 30 years. He also pointed to challenges such as 400 million adults in Africa lacking formal identification and 60 million small merchants being excluded from the formal financial system.
We have heard about Value-Added Services (VAS) in Asia Pacific, but what does the global picture look like? In this episode of In ...
In our latest episode of the Visa Spotlights podcast, Andrew Torre, Visa's Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, delves into the pivotal trends poised to redefine digital payments in 2025. In 2024, the region surpassed over 370 million Visa credentials, highlighting a significant shift toward digital transactions—a trend that's been growing at an impressive compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 32% over the past four years. As we move into 2025, the payments landscape continues to evolve, prioritizing accessibility, simplicity, and affordability for ev…
The panel "HOW CAN THE FINTECH REVOLUTION BRIDGE THE FINANCIAL INCLUSION GAP?" took place at the Ritz-Carlton in Riyadh on October 28, 2024, at the FII New Africa Summit #FII8 The rise of fintech solutions in Africa is revolutionizing the financial sector by enhancing financial inclusion through digital banking and mobile payment systems. However, African fintech companies were only able to raise US $43 million in funding during the first three months of 2024, a dramatic 88% reduction compared to the same period last year, according to Fintech Global. What are the opportunities for foreign in…
In an interview with Economy Middle East, Andrew Torre, Visa's regional president for CEMEA, discussed the company’s commitment to financial inclusion and positive social impact. Torre emphasized the importance of enabling access to the digital economy for small businesses, particularly women-led enterprises. In addition, he highlighted the challenges faced by these businesses, including the need for tech expertise, access to capital, and mentorship. Discussing Visa's initiatives, Torre highlighted the She's Next platform, supporting women entrepreneurs globally. He shared success stories…
In the first episode of Visa Spotlights, Andrew Torre, Visa's Regional President for CEMEA, discusses key economic shifts in the region – and how Gen Z is significantly poised to influence spending patterns in the coming years.
In this episode of Corporate Access, CNBC Africa's Zanele Morrison puts the spotlight on fintech. Despite infrastructural challenges, fintechs in Africa have grown rapidly over the years. The disruption due to Covid-19 introduced more possibilities for fintech entrepreneurs but there is still a need for assistance and partnerships with bigger corporates. Partnerships also allow big corporates to penetrate local markets and in doing so, fill the financial gap in Africa. Joining Zanele from Dubai to discuss Africa’s digital landscape and initiatives to boost the role of fintechs on the continent…
We have officially opened the doors to our new headquarters in Dubai for the Central and Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (CEMEA) region. Spanning 100,000 square feet, the new HQ office will house almost 500 regional employees – and can accommodate up to 750 employees in the future - expanding our capabilities across the almost 90 countries Visa operates in the CEMEA region. It has been designed to be the workplace of the future, the new HQ embodies our culture of connection, collaboration and community, enabling a hybrid work model. The purpose-built office offers a variety of workspace…
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