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Michael Miebach

Michael Miebach

Chief Executive Officer, Mastercard Incorporated
Michael Miebach

Director since: 2023

  • Committee
    • Executive Compensation and Management Resources Committee
  • Key Contributions
    • Extensive global business and risk management experience as chief executive officer of Mastercard
    • Deep understanding of emerging technology, digital transformation and cybersecurity
    • Strong understanding of public policy issues as a member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council, and the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum

Mr. Miebach, 56, is the chief executive officer of Mastercard and a member of its board of directors. He joined Mastercard in 2010 to lead its Middle East and Africa operations, before becoming chief product officer in 2016. As Mastercard’s chief product officer he gained essential perspective into consumer insights as well as valuable experience in information security and innovation. Mr. Miebach became president in 2020 and then chief executive officer in 2021. Prior to joining Mastercard, Mr. Miebach held senior roles at Barclays Bank and CitiBank. Mr. Miebach is a member of the Business Roundtable, the Business Council, the U.S.-India CEO Forum, the U.S.-India Strategic Partnership Forum, the International Advisory Panel of the Monetary Authority of Singapore and the International Business Council of the World Economic Forum. He is also a Trustee of the United States Council for International Business. He sits on the board of directors for the Metropolitan Opera and the World Resources Institute and is a Member of the U.S. Treasury’s Advisory Committee on Racial Equity.

Top Strategic Skills

Top Strategic Skills

Risk Oversight/Risk Management
Cybersecurity
Financial Expertise/Literacy
Human Capital Management
Strategy/Business Development

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