David Rich — SPARQNOW

At-a-Glance

Founder and CEO of Vision Practical (since 2023)
Held executive roles at Mastercard for over 10 years
Held executive roles at Citi for over 12 years
Serves as a qualified expert witness on fintech, payments, regulatory compliance, M&A, privacy, blockchain, and governance
Holds an MBA in Innovation and a Certificate in Artificial Intelligence - Implications for Business Strategy

Biography

David Rich is the Founder and CEO of Vision Practical, bringing over 20 years of global experience in financial services, payments, fintech, and telecommunications. He focuses on driving revenue acceleration, navigating regulatory complexity, and guiding technology adoption in high-growth, regulated markets.

His leadership track includes executive roles at Mastercard for over 10 years, Citi for over 12 years, and Vice President at Telstra for 9 years.