Mastercard names Ling Hai as CFO, replacing Sachin Mehra, effective Aug. 3
Mastercard announced on June 2, 2026 that Ling Hai, its president of Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, will succeed Sachin Mehra as chief financial officer, effective August 3, 2026. Mehra moves to a newly created role as chief business officer, and Craig Vosburg becomes vice chair as Linda Kirkpatrick takes over as chief services officer. The filing covers leadership and compensation changes only and includes no financial results or guidance.
Key points
- Ling Hai, age 56, joined Mastercard in 2010 and will receive a $850,000 base salary and a $1,500,000 long-term incentive award in restricted stock units
- Sachin Mehra, age 55, moves from chief financial officer to chief business officer, responsible for country operations across the globe
- Timothy Murphy, Vice Chair, will retire from Mastercard in October 2026
- Ling Hai's daughter is a Mastercard employee who earned $127,262 in base salary and cash bonus in 2025, as disclosed in the proxy statement
The filing
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