Mastercard Inc — fact timeline

Timothy Murphy departed as Vice Chair at Mastercard Inc.

“Timothy Murphy, age 59, Vice Chair, will retire from Mastercard in October 2026.”

Linda Kirkpatrick was appointed as Chief Services Officer at Mastercard Inc.

“Linda Kirkpatrick, age 49, the Company’s President, Americas, will succeed Mr. Vosburg as Chief Services Officer.”

Craig Vosburg changed role as Vice Chair at Mastercard Inc.

“Vice Chair and Chief Services Officer Craig Vosburg, age 59, the Company’s Chief Services Officer, will transition from his current role to the role of Vice Chair.”

Sachin Mehra changed role as Chief Business Officer at Mastercard Inc.

“Chief Business Officer Sachin Mehra, age 55, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will assume the role of Chief Business Officer.”

Ling Hai was appointed as Chief Financial Officer at Mastercard Inc.

“Chief Financial Officer Ling Hai, age 56, the Company’s current President, Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, will be appointed to succeed Mr. Mehra as Chief Financial Officer of the Company.”

Chris Mullett was appointed as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer at Mastercard Inc.

“The Company also announced that effective as of August 3, 2026, Chris Mullett will be appointed to succeed Ms. Arkell as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer of the Company.”

Sandra Arkell changed role as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer at Mastercard Inc.

“On May 7, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (“Mastercard” or the “Company”) 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.”

Mastercard Inc reported first quarter 2026 results: net income First quarter adjusted net income of $4.1 billion, EPS adjusted diluted EPS of $4.60.

“Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results • First qu arter net inc ome of $3.9 billion, and diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $4.35 • First quarter adjusted net income of $4.1 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS of $4.60 • First quarter net reven ue of $8.4 billion, an increase of 16%, or 12% on a currency-neutral basis • First quarter gross dollar volume up 7%”

Mastercard Inc: Amended By-Laws to eliminate Industry Director provisions, update advance notice requirements, and make other technical changes (effective 2025-06-25).

“the Board of Directors of the Company (the "Board") approved and adopted amendments to the Company's Amended and Restated By-Laws (as so amended and restated, the "Amended and Restated By-Laws"), which were contingent on the effectiveness of the Amendments and became effective on the same date. Among other things, the Amended and Restated By-Laws (i) eliminate all provisions pertaining to the concept of Industry Directors; (ii) implement certain limited changes related to the advance notice provisions to clarify certain procedural requirements with respect to director nominations and proposals of business; and (iii) make other technical and modernizing changes.”

Mastercard Inc: Approved three amendments to the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to limit officer liability, eliminate Industry Director concept, and implement miscellaneous changes (effective 2025-06-25).

“The Amendments (i) limit the liability of certain officers of the Company to the fullest extent permitted by the General Corporation Law of the State of Delaware; (ii) eliminate all provisions pertaining to the concept of Industry Directors; and (iii) implement other miscellaneous changes. The Amendments became effective upon the filing of a certificate of amendment to the Charter (the “Certificate of Amendment”) with the Secretary of State of the State of Delaware on June 25, 2025.”

Richard Verma was appointed as Chief Administrative Officer at Mastercard Inc.

“The Company also announced that effective May 1, 2025, Richard Verma will re-join Mastercard and succeed Mr. Murphy as Chief Administrative Officer.”

Timothy Murphy changed role as Vice Chair at Mastercard Inc.

“On February 26, 2025, Mastercard Incorporated (“Mastercard” or the “Company”) announced that Timothy Murphy, 57, a Named Executive Officer and the Company’s Chief Administrative Officer, will transition from his current role to the role of Vice Chair, effective May 1, 2025.”