Katarina joins us from the Mastercard Public Sector Europe team as the new Director, Social Impact, Europe, and will be based in Prague, Czech Republic. Katarina will lead and execute CFIG’s social impact strategy across Europe, with a focus on micro, small, and medium enterprise growth, inclusive innovation and financial health.

Over the 13+ years at Mastercard, she has built partnerships with political leaders and decision-makers, established new organizations and launched high-impact projects such as the Digital Country Partnerships in the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia. She was also instrumental to the launch of initiatives like Czechia Pays by Card, Strive Czechia, Czech Girls4Tech and cooperation with UNICEF through the “Program Cesty“ supporting the integration of Ukrainian youth into professional life in Czechia.

Katarina comes to CFIG from the Public Sector Europe team and previously served on the Europe Public Policy team. Katarina brings over 19 years of experience in public policy, government business development and digital transformation projects in over 11 European countries. Katarina serves on the board of AmCham Slovakia and as an Ambassador for the Cybersecurity and Digital Resilience Pillar in the League for Digital Boost under the Slovak Alliance for Innovation Economy.

Before joining Mastercard, Katarina worked for the French Business Confederation (MEDEF) and in the European Parliament. She holds a MA in International Relations and Diplomacy.

Katarina Kakalikova