Anthony Jones

Anthony Jones

Anthony leads Visa’s Product & Solutions organisation across Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands, shaping the strategy and delivery of Visa’s consumer and business payment capabilities in one of the world’s most dynamic payments markets. With more than 25 years in the financial services and payment industry, he is recognised for his ability to drive innovation, scale new products, and bring commercial clarity to complex ecosystems.

In his current role, Anthony oversees Visa’s core credential portfolio—including Debit, Credit, Prepaid and emerging form factors—while spearheading the development of next-generation capabilities across authentication, digital commerce, tokenisation, and AI-driven payment experiences. He leads the region’s product strategy, roadmap execution, and partnership enablement, working closely with issuers, merchants, fintechs, and technology partners to deliver market-defining solutions.

Anthony’s broader Visa career has included leading Digital Partnerships & Innovation and heading Business Solutions. Across these roles, he has been central to shaping Visa’s fintech strategy, building deep relationships with emerging and established players—from digital currency exchanges to global banks—and positioning Visa as a critical enabler of modern commerce.

Collaborating with regional and global teams, Anthony focuses on human-centred design, digital product excellence, and the thoughtful application of artificial intelligence to create intuitive, secure, and frictionless payment experiences. His work centres on preparing the region for the next era of commerce—where intelligent agents, seamless digital identity, and new money rails redefine how consumers and businesses pay and get paid.

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