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Providing mobile access, building financial empowerment and fostering digital inclusion to reshape banking for underserved populations.
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Who we are

MSTRpay was founded with a bold vision and mission:


To connect 100 million users by 2035, transforming financial inclusion in Latin America, Africa, and Asia and empower underserved populations with innovative digital solutions, making financial services more accessible.


Meet the MSTRpay Team

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Idrissa Ndiaye

Chief Financial Officer

Idrissa holds a Master’s degree in Economics and Sustainable Development Project Management and a Bachelor's in Business Management. His professional background includes financial oversight of port operations, supervision of multi-sectoral SME initiatives, and a strong track record in donor-funded project implementation.

Known for his analytical rigor and deep community engagement, Idrissa brings strategic insight and financial discipline to support MSTRpay’s mission of delivering inclusive digital payment solutions.

Dominika Pluska

Chief Brand Officer

Dominika holds a degree in Industrial Design Management from the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (HSLU Luzern), where she specialized in customer experience, service design, branding, and marketing. Her education was rooted in a multidisciplinary and international approach—equipping her with a strong foundation in human-centered design, strategic thinking, and business innovation.


At MSTRpay, Dominika leads brand strategy, positioning, and experience—shaping the company’s identity from the ground up and driving its global narrative. Her role bridges creative direction and business development, aligning brand vision with product launches, customer experience, and strategic growth.

A globally minded leader with a passion for purposeful innovation, Dominika is committed to building brands that connect deeply with users and redefine what’s possible across industries.


Ana Pedra

Chief Product Experience

Ana leads Product Experience at MSTRpay, where she is responsible for shaping and delivering seamless, user-focused digital payment solutions that drive customer engagement and business growth. She combines deep technical expertise with design thinking to ensure MSTRpay’s products are intuitive, scalable, and secure—aligning technology innovation with real-world user needs. Ana works closely with cross-functional teams to drive product strategy, optimize user journeys, and accelerate time-to-market for new features and services.


With a strong foundation in industrial engineering and advanced studies in data science and AI from Purdue, MIT, and Stanford, Ana holds a wide range of certifications spanning AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes, DevOps, and cybersecurity. Her experience spans tech, MedTech, and automotive industries, including roles at Swisscom, Abbott, and Grifols. Recognized for her innovation and leadership—including as a double winner at SwissHacks 2024—Ana brings a strategic vision and collaborative spirit that propel MSTRpay’s mission to deliver next-generation payment experiences worldwide.


Mariatou Ceesay

Chief Marketing Officer Africa

Born in Gambia and educated in Serekunda, Mariatou began her career as a chef in the Senegambia tourism sector before launching her own fashion business and later a restaurant in Senegal. Her entrepreneurial journey has been shaped by a commitment to African innovation and sustainability.


With a unique talent for social media marketing and a diverse regional network, Mariatou drives MSTRpay’s marketing growth across African markets by blending cultural insight, community engagement, and strategic communication.


Erik Skjöldebrand

Chairman of the Board

Erik serves as Chairman at MSTRpay AB, where he leads the company's strategic vision, expansion planning, and stakeholder relations across markets. Based in Örebro, Erik brings a long-standing expertise in financial innovation, digital payments, and regulatory frameworks that shape the fintech landscape across Europe.


With a background in both private capital advisory and government policy, Erik is known for his ability to align market insight with forward-looking financial infrastructure. He plays a central role in shaping MSTRpay’s cross-border growth, institutional partnerships, and strategic communications.


Erik is particularly focused on building resilient, customer-centric financial ecosystems. His work is grounded in a belief that digital finance must serve both technological innovation and trust — enabling inclusion, transparency, and long-term sustainability.


Steven Bryant

Global Head of Business Development

Steven brings over 35 years of leadership in venture capital, entrepreneurship, and investment banking. At MSTRpay, he drives strategic growth and innovation on a global scale.


He has launched successful ventures across real estate, tech, and consumer products. As Co-Founder of American Realty Consulting, he leads capital raises and joint ventures. Previously, as CEO of Strategic Acquisitions International, he grew a THC beverage brand to $1.5M in sales across 600+ retail locations.



Steven has also guided startups at Project Growth International, advanced healthcare transparency at MediXall Group, and helped fund emerging businesses internationally. His investment banking career includes leadership roles at Eagle Venture Capital and Farrand Investment Bankers.

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales

Guy Hawkins

President of Sales