Mitihoon – Bangkok, Thailand, 17 February 2026 — Visa, a world leader in digital payments, has appointed payments expert, Anthony Watson as Country Manager for Thailand, effective 9 February.
Anthony brings more than 15 years of experience with Visa, having first joined the company in Melbourne in 2009. Over the course of his career, he has held senior leadership roles across Client Services, Product & Solutions, Sales and Strategy, supporting multiple markets across Asia Pacific. He spent the past nine years as a country manager, including five years leading Visa’s business in Sri Lanka and the Maldives—where he strengthened Visa’s presence and helped advance the adoption of digital payments—before overseeing New Zealand and the Pacific Islands.
Anthony Watson, Country Manager for Thailand, said, “Thailand is at an exciting inflection point in its digital payments journey, with innovation accelerating across every part of the ecosystem. I am energised by the opportunity to lead the Visa team and work alongside our clients, regulators and partners to drive and shape the future of payments. Having led teams across different markets in Asia Pacific, I look forward to collaborating with our partners in the country to drive momentum — enabling more seamless commerce, advancing financial inclusion, and supporting the country’s ambitions for a smarter, secure and more connected economy.”
Serene Gay, Group Country Manager for Regional Southeast Asia and SVP, Global Clients & Acquirers for Asia Pacific at Visa, said, “Anthony is a well-respected leader who has successfully guided teams across several diverse markets in Asia Pacific. His experience leading countries at different stages of digital payments development will enable him to look at the opportunities and nuances within Thailand’s ecosystem. He has worked closely with banks, fintechs, regulators and industry partners across the region, and brings a thoughtful and collaborative approach to working with our stakeholders across the country and support Thailand’s next phase of growth.”
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