Albrecht Kiel is Regional Managing Director for Central Europe at Visa, responsible for the business across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, and the Netherlands. He brings extensive leadership experience from financial services, having previously served as CEO of Direct Line Versicherung and Allianz Direct, leading direct insurance businesses in Germany and across Europe. Earlier in his career, he held senior roles in consumer goods, media, and management consulting, with a strong focus on digitalization, sales, and marketing