Mr. Mika von Haartman

Driving Digital Payment Innovations in Asia | Transforming Cross Border Payments in Thailand.

With over 20 years of dynamic experience in the fast-paced realm of digital payments, Mika von Haartman has cultivated a passion for pioneering innovative payment solutions that redefine the financial landscape in Asia. Mika is renowned for being the first in Thailand to pioneer Alipay, Alipay+ and WeChat Pay Cross Border Payments in Thailand, revolutionizing the way transactions are conducted across borders.

Mika’s expertise lies in identifying and harnessing emerging trends in the payments sector, ensuring that businesses and consumers alike benefit from seamless, secure, and efficient payment methods. As a transformative leader, Mika has played a pivotal role in driving the adoption and integration of digital payment platforms, facilitating a more inclusive and technologically advanced financial ecosystem.

Beyond professional accomplishments, Mika is an active advocate for the fintech community, frequently speaking at industry conferences and events to share insights and promote the adoption of digital payment technologies. As the Thailand Ambassador for Emerging Payments Asia, Mika is dedicated to fostering collaboration and innovation within the region, working closely with stakeholders to create a forward- thinking and resilient payments infrastructure.

The Emerging Payments Association Asia (EPAA) is a leading membership organisation for innovative businesses in the Asia Pacific Payments ecosystem, including payment schemes, banks, issuers, merchant acquirers, PSPs, technology providers, and wallets, including industry leaders like HSBC, IBM, Amazon and PayPal.

With a strong membership base, policy connections, a thought leader community, and seats in international task forces, EPAA organises industry-shaping topic discussions, think tanks, and networking events. These efforts deliver member insights, industry frameworks, and submission papers that influence policy and regulation in the region.

The tight-knit EPAA community amplifies the voice in payments, connects business opportunities for our members and drives innovation to reshape the financial payments landscape. Our mission to improve lives everywhere is at the heart of everything we do, inspiring us to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the payments industry.

Mika’s journey in the digital payments industry is marked by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a commitment to leveraging technology to enhance financial inclusion and accessibility.