---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001403161-23-000017"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "V"
cik: "0001403161"
company_name: "VISA INC."
filed_at: "2023-02-01T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-20T03:38:37.857471+00:00"
event_type: "leadership"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.55
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Visa names Ryan McInerney CEO and Alfred Kelly Executive Chairman effective Feb 1, 2023

## Summary
- Board increased from 10 to 11; McInerney appointed to Board effective Feb 1.
- McInerney receives $1.4M base salary, 250% VIP target, and $3M one-time equity award (50% performance shares, 25% options, 25% RSUs).
- Kelly as Executive Chairman receives $1.25M base salary, 250% VIP target, and must reimburse aircraft personal use above $250K/year.
- Kelly Mahon Tullier and Rajat Taneja each receive $5M performance share award tied to expanded roles (Vice Chair and President, Technology).
- All one-time equity awards granted Feb 15, 2023; vesting subject to performance and time conditions.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001403161-23-000017
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: V
- cik: 0001403161
- company_name: VISA INC.
- filed_at: 2023-02-01T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: leadership
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.55
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.55
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 5.02
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/0001403161-23-000017-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/v-20230130.htm

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## Key facts
- Executive change
  Rajat Taneja was appointed as President, Technology at VISA INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: President, Technology
  source text: The equity award to Mr. Taneja is in connection with his expanded responsibilities as President, Technology.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/0001403161-23-000017-index.htm
- Executive change
  Ryan McInerney was appointed as Chief Executive Officer at VISA INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Chief Executive Officer
  source text: The Company previously announced on November 17, 2022 that the Board unanimously elected Mr. McInerney to succeed Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. as the Company’s Chief Executive Officer
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/0001403161-23-000017-index.htm
- Executive change
  Ryan McInerney was appointed as Director at VISA INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Director
  source text: the appointment of Ryan McInerney to the Board, effective February 1, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/0001403161-23-000017-index.htm
- Executive change
  Alfred F. Kelly, Jr. changed role as Executive Chairman of the Board at VISA INC..
  - Role: Executive Chairman of the Board
  source text: Mr. Kelly would continue to serve the Company as Executive Chairman of the Board, both effective February 1, 2023
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/0001403161-23-000017-index.htm
- Executive change
  Kelly Mahon Tullier was appointed as Vice Chair, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at VISA INC..
  - Action: appointed
  - Role: Vice Chair, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer
  source text: The equity award to Ms. Mahon Tullier is in connection with her expanded role of Vice Chair, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer, effective February 1, 2023.
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1403161/000140316123000017/0001403161-23-000017-index.htm

This AI-assisted summary is a reading aid. Review the linked SEC EDGAR filing before relying on any specific claim.