MasterCard MA
About
Mastercard runs a payment network that connects banks, merchants and cardholders, earning fees on the value and number of transactions.
What tends to move the stock
Consumer spending, cross-border travel volumes and regulation of card fees drive the outlook.
Revenue per employee
39,800 employees as of 2025/FY (+12.7% YoY). Revenue per employee is total revenue divided by headcount — a rough productivity gauge, not a per-worker pay figure.
Management team
Mr. Michael Miebach, Professional experience: Mastercard Incorporated; Chief Executive Officer and President (since January 2021); President (February 2020-December 2020); Chief Product Officer (2016-2020); President, Middle East and Africa (2010-2015); Barclays Bank PLC, a bank and global financial services provider; Managing Director, Middle East and North Africa (2008-2010); Managing Director, Sub-Saharan Africa (2007-2008); Citigroup Inc., a bank and global financial services provider; several executive positions in Germany, Austria, U.K. and Turkey (1994-2007); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: International Business Machines Corporation, a technology and consulting company (since 2023); Member, Executive Compensation and Management Resources Committee.
Mr. Craig E. Vosburg, Chief Services Officer since May 2024. Chief Product Officer (2021-2024). President, North America (2016-2020); Chief Product Officer (2014-2015); Executive Vice President, U.S. Market Development (2010-2014); Various senior leadership roles, including Head of Mastercard Advisors, U.S. and Canada and Head of Mastercard Advisors, Southeast Asia, Greater China and South Asia/Middle East/Africa. Senior member-financial services practice, Bain & Company and A.T. Kearney Vice President, CoreStates Financial Corporation.
Edward McLaughlin, Chief Information Officer (2016-2017) Chief Emerging Payments Officer (2010-2015) Various senior leadership roles, including Chief Franchise Development Officer and Senior Vice President, Bill Payment and Healthcare. Group Vice President, Product and Strategy, Metavante Corporation Co-Founder and CEO, Paytrust, Inc.
Ms. Linda Kirkpatrick, President, U.S. Issuers (2020) Executive Vice President, Merchants and Acceptance (2016-2020) Senior Vice President, Core Merchants (2013-2016) Senior Vice President, Franchise Development (2011-2013) Vice President, U.S. Region (2008-2011) Vice President, Investor Relations.
Professor Merit E. Janow, Professional experience: Columbia University, a private university; Dean Emerita, School of International and Public Affairs (since 2022); Professor of Practice, International Economic Law and International Affairs (since 1994); U.S. Department of Justice, a federal agency that enforces the law and ensures fair administration of justice; Executive Director of the International Competition Policy Advisory Committee of the U.S. Department of Justice's Antitrust Division (1997-2000); Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a federal agency responsible for developing and promoting U.S. foreign trade policies; Deputy Assistant U.S. Trade Representative for Japan and China (1990-1993); Current U.S.-listed company and investment company directorships: Aptiv PLC, a global technology company (since 2021); Member, Compensation and Human Resources Committee; Member, Nominating and Governance Committee; American Funds, a mutual fund family of the Capital Group, consisting of more than 20 funds (since 2001); Member, Nominating and Governance Committee; Member, Proxy Committee; Prior U.S.-listed company directorships (within past five years): Trimble Inc., a software, hardware and services technology company (2008-2021).
Mr. Julius Genachowski, Professional experience: The Carlyle Group, a global investment company; Senior Advisor (since 2024); Partner and Managing Director (2014-2023); U.S. Federal Communications Commission, a federal agency responsible for implementing and enforcing U.S. communications law and regulations; Chairman (2009-2013); IAC Inc. (formerly IAC/InterActiveCorp), an internet, e-commerce and media company; Member of Barry Diller's Office of the Chairman, Chief of Business Operations, General Counsel and other roles (1997-2005); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: Mattel, Inc., a multinational toy manufacturing and entertainment company (since 2024); Member, Audit Committee; Member, Governance and Social Responsibility Committee; Sonos, Inc., an audio equipment manufacturer (since 2013); Chair of the Board; Chair, Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee; Member, Audit Committee; Member, Compensation and People Committee; Other current publicly listed company directorships: Hexaware Technologies Limited, a global digital and technology services company (since 2021).
Dr. Youngme E. Moon, Professional experience: Harvard Business School, a private university; Donald K. David Professor of Business Administration (since 2008); Senior Associate Dean for Strategy and Innovation and the MBA Program (2010-2014); Associate Professor (2003-2007); Assistant Professor (1998-2003); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: Warby Parker Inc., an eyewear company (since 2018); Member, Compensation Committee; Prior U.S.-listed company directorships (within past five years): Sweetgreen, Inc., an American fast-casual restaurant chain (2016-2025); Unilever PLC, a British multinational consumer goods company (2016-2024).
Ms. Gabrielle Sulzberger, Professional experience: Centerbridge Partners, L.P., a private investment firm; Senior Managing Director (since 2024); Senior Advisor (2021-2024); Teneo, a global CEO advisory firm; Senior Advisor (since 2024); Chair, Global ESG Advisory (2021-2024); TwoSigma Impact, a New York-based private equity fund; Strategic Advisor (2020-2024); Fontis Partners, L.P., a California-based private equity fund; General Partner (2005-2018); Glucode Software Inc., an open-source software company; Chief Financial Officer (2002-2005); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: Eli Lilly and Company, a multinational pharmaceutical company (since 2021); Member, Audit Committee; Member, Directors and Corporate Governance Committee; Prior U.S.-listed company directorships (within past five years): Warby Parker Inc., an eyewear company (2021-2024); Cerevel Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company (2019-2024); Brixmor Property Group Inc., a real estate investment trust (2015-2021).
Mr. Choon Phong Goh, Professional experience: Singapore Airlines Limited, a multinational airline; Chief Executive Officer (since 2011); Executive Vice President, Marketing and the Regions (June 2010-December 2010); President of Singapore Airlines Cargo (2006-2010); several executive positions (since 1990); International Air Transportation Association, a global airline trade association; Member, Board of Governors (2011-2023); Chairman, Board of Governors (2017-2018); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: None; Other current publicly listed company directorships: Singapore Airlines Limited (since 2010); SIA Engineering Company Limited, an aerospace company majority owned by Singapore Airlines Limited (since 2010).
Mr. Candido Botelho Bracher, Professional experience: Itau Unibanco Group, a Brazilian financial services company; Chief Executive Officer (2017-2021); Senior Vice President, Wholesale Banking (2015-2017); Vice President (2004-2015); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: Itau Unibanco Holding S.A., a Brazilian financial services company (since 2003); President, Nomination and Corporate Governance Committee; Member, Related Parties Committee; Member, Risk and Capital Management Committee; Member, Environmental, Social and Climate Responsibility Committee; Member, Compensation Committee; Member, Personnel Committee.
Mr. Lance Uggla, Professional experience: General Atlantic, a leading global growth equity investor; Vice Chair (since 2023); BeyondNetZero, the climate investing venture of General Atlantic's broader portfolio; Co-Founder (since 2022); Chief Executive Officer (2022-2024); IHS Markit Ltd. (formerly Markit Ltd.), a global information provider; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, IHS Markit Ltd. (2018-2022); President and Chief Operating Officer, IHS Markit Ltd. (2016-2017); Founder and several other executive positions, Markit Ltd. (2003-2016); Toronto-Dominion Securities, a multinational investment bank and financial services provider; several executive positions, including Vice Chairman and Head of Europe and Asia (1995-2003); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: None; Prior U.S.-listed company directorships (within past five years): IHS Markit Ltd. (2016-2022).
Mr. Harit Talwar, Professional experience: Goldman, Sachs & Co., a multinational investment bank and financial services company; Chairman of the Consumer Business (Marcus) (January 2021-December 2021); Global Head of the Consumer Business (Marcus) (2015-2021); Discover Financial Services, a digital banking and payment services company; President, U.S. Cards (2008-2015); Executive Vice President, Head of Payments (2004-2008); Morgan Stanley, a global financial services firm; Head of Consumer Banking International (2000-2003); Current U.S.-listed company directorships: Better Home & Finance Holding Company, a digital-first homeownership company (since 2022); Chairman of the Board of Directors.
Mr. Ling joined Mastercard in 2010. He has served in his current role since January 2024, and previously served as Co-President of International Markets, Co-President of Asia Pacific, President of Enterprise Development and President, Greater China. Prior to joining the Company, Mr. Ling held roles of increasing responsibility at Bank of America and Booz Allen Hamilton.
Raj Seshadri, President, U.S. Issuers (2016-2019). Managing Director, Head of iShares U.S. Wealth Advisory business, BlackRock (2014-2016) Managing Director, Global Marketing Officer of iShares, BlackRock, Inc. (2012-2014) Various leadership positions at Citigroup, U.S. Trust Company and McKinsey & Company, Inc.
On May 7, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated announced that Sandra Arkell, the Company's Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, will assume the role of Mastercard's Chief Audit Executive effective August 3, 2026, at which time she will step down from her current role. On March 24, 2017, Mastercard Incorporated (the Registrant) announced that effective May 5, 2017, the Company will appoint Sandra Arkell as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer of the Company. Ms. Arkell most recently served as Vice President, Controller at Dover Corporation from August 2015 until March 2017. She joined Dover in 2009 as its Assistant Corporate Controller.
Mr. Jorn Lambert, Chief Product Officer. Chief Digital Officer (2020-2024). Executive Vice President, Digital Solutions (2018-2020); Executive Vice President, Digital Channels (2013-2018) and Group Head, Emerging Payments, Europe (2002-2013). Group Vice President, Product and Strategy, Metavante Corporation Co-Founder and CEO, Paytrust, Inc.
Governor Jon M. Huntsman, Jr, Vice Chair and President, Strategic Growth since April 2024. Vice Chair, Policy, Ford Motor Company (2021-2022); U.S. Federal Government: U.S. Ambassador to Russia (2017-2019); U.S. Ambassador to China (2009-2011); U.S. Trade Ambassador (2001-2003); U.S. Ambassador to Singapore (1992-1993); Chairman, Atlantic Council (2014-2017); Chairman, Huntsman Cancer Foundation (2012-2017) and Governor of Utah (2005-2009).
From SEC filings, via Futu. Compensation is total reported pay for the most recent fiscal year on file, not base salary alone.
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