Matt Poblocki
About Matt Poblocki
Matt Poblocki is the Director of Strategic Market Development for APAC at Afterpay, with extensive experience in legal affairs and strategic market development in the fintech and e-commerce sectors. He has held significant roles at companies like PayPal and eBay, and he is also an international board member and start-up advisor.
Work at Afterpay
Matt Poblocki serves as the Director of Strategic Market Development for the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region at Afterpay. He has held this position since 2020 and operates from Singapore. In this role, he focuses on developing strategic initiatives to enhance Afterpay's market presence and drive growth in the APAC region.
Previous Experience at Carousell
Before joining Afterpay, Matt Poblocki worked at Carousell as Group General Counsel for a brief period in 2020. His tenure lasted three months and took place in Singapore. During this time, he contributed to the company's legal strategy and compliance efforts.
Career at PayPal
Matt Poblocki has extensive experience at PayPal, where he held multiple roles over a span of 12 years. He served as the Director of Legal Affairs for Australia and New Zealand from 2007 to 2019, and later as the Director of International Cross Border Markets for one year in Singapore. His work involved overseeing legal and regulatory affairs, as well as leading strategies in cross-border payments.
Educational Background
Matt Poblocki studied Law at Flinders University, where he earned his LLB (Hons). He also attended the University of Adelaide, where he studied Law and Legal Studies, achieving expertise in strategic space law regulation. His educational background supports his extensive career in legal affairs within the fintech and e-commerce sectors.
Achievements and Awards
Matt Poblocki received the APAC Regional Regulatory (Financial Services) award at the Association of Corporate Counsel Asia-Pacific Awards. This recognition highlights his contributions to legal and regulatory practices within the financial services industry in the APAC region.