Maria Riesenberg

Relationship builder | Business Leader | Board Member

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

About

A seasoned executive with over 12 years of experience in the financial services industry. I have a proven track record of leading strategic account management and market development initiatives with focus on Fintechs, Prepaid business and ecosystem enablers.

Experience

  • Mastercard (13 yrs 6 mos)
    • Consumer Acquisition & Engagement, Mastercard Canada: Marketing, Loyalty, Personalization
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • VP Market Development
      Aug 2016 - Nov 2025 · 9 yrs 4 mos

      Responsible for key merchant verticals

    • VP Issuer Relationship Management
      Jan 2013 - Jul 2016 · 3 yrs 7 mos

      Responsible for the strategic account management of key issuing business relationships

  • CPPO Board Chair at Canadian Prepaid Providers Organization
    Oct 2023 - Dec 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Director, Cards Channel Management at Sears Canada
    Dec 2010 - Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 1 mo

    Ownership of in-store Cards acquisition, revenue and program execution in retail channels; liaison between Sears Financial, Sears retail organization and JP Morgan Chase

  • HBC Credit Manager at Hudson's Bay Company
    Nov 2005 - Dec 2010 · 5 yrs 2 mos

    Provided The Bay, Zellers, and Home Outfitters stores with strategies and resources to achieve Credit revenue Selected out of hundreds of applicants across Canada to participate in HBC Future Executive Program; designed to develop ‘leaders of tomorrow’

  • Team Coordinator at Ideal Versicherung
    2004 - 2005 · 1 yr

    Team Coordinator for the Legal and HR Department including special assignment to support full takeover of sister company