Kai-Uwe Mokros

Driving Innovation, Leading with Expertise and Vision.

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany

About

Kai is an accomplished CEO and Managing Director with a distinguished track record in the payments and financial services industry. Since joining Zalando in 2015, he has been instrumental in establishing and scaling Zalando Payments GmbH into one of Europe's largest BAFIN-regulated e-money institutions, specializing in cutting-edge platform business solutions. Leading an international team of 250 employees, Kai drives innovation and operational excellence in both consumer and partner-focused payment solutions. With over 20 years of experience, Kai's career includes significant leadership roles at Europcar Germany and Bertelsmann/Riverty, where he most recently served as Managing Director of Billing and Payments. His expertise lies in strategic leadership, digital transformation, product, finance and regulatory compliance. Kai holds a degree in Business Administration from the Dresden Business School of Economics, underpinning his strong foundation in business management and financial strategy.

Experience

  • CEO | Managing Director Zalando Payments GmbH at Zalando SE
    Jul 2015 - Present · 11 yrs

  • Riverty (Münster und Umgebung, Deutschland)
    • Managing Director
      Jan 2012 - Jun 2015 · 3 yrs 6 mos

      Billing & Payment

    • Chief Operating Officer
      Jan 2009 - Dec 2011 · 3 yrs

      Billing & Payment

    • Manager Product & Business Development
      Jun 2004 - Dec 2008 · 4 yrs 7 mos

      Billing & Payment

  • Europcar (Hamburg und Umgebung, Deutschland)
    • Lead Receivables Business
      Apr 2002 - May 2004 · 2 yrs 2 mos

    • Lead Receivables Replacement
      Jan 2001 - Mar 2002 · 1 yr 3 mos

    • Project Manager
      Aug 1999 - Dec 2000 · 1 yr 5 mos