Howard R. Fields is Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer at Mastercard. In this role, he manages the global ethics & compliance team responsible for the Enterprise ethics and compliance programs. During his ten year tenure with Mastercard, he also served as the Global AML and Sanctions Officer.

Previously, Mr. Fields was with GE Capital as Deputy Chief Compliance Officer for both GE Capital Solutions and GE Capital America, AML Counsel, and Compliance Leader – Financial Crimes Compliance Group. Prior to that role Mr. Fields practiced White Collar Criminal defense for Wiggin & Dana, LLP and he was an Enforcement Attorney with the United States Securities & Exchange Commission.

Mr. Fields is a certified anti-money laundering professional under ACAMS and is currently serving as an advisory board member of the organization.

Mr. Fields graduated with a Juris Doctor from Pace School of Law and earned his Bachelor of Science from Sacred Heart University. He is a member of the bar for the 2nd District, NY State, and Connecticut.

Board Service

- Finicity (Open Banking platform)

- Make-Wish-Foundation Hudson Valley

- Association of Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist Advisory Board