Mastercard Appoints Janet George as EVP of AI

Key Highlights:

  • Mastercard appoints Janet George as Executive Vice President of Artificial Intelligence.

  • George will report to Greg Ulrich, Chief AI and Data Officer.

  • She will lead Mastercard’s AI Center of Excellence, focusing on AI and data science.

  • George previously held leadership roles at Intel and Oracle.

  • Mastercard leverages AI to secure 159B+ transactions annually.

Source: Direct

Notable Quotes:

“The opportunity to leverage AI and data-driven insights to drive innovation and create value for Mastercard’s customers is incredibly exciting.”

Greg Ulrich, Chief AI and Data Officer at Mastercard

“It's clear that AI and data are not just tools – they are foundations of our future.”

Janet George, EVP of AI at Mastercard

Why This Matters:

Mastercard's appointment of Janet George underscores its ongoing investment in artificial intelligence to enhance security, personalization, and fraud prevention in payments. With AI playing an increasingly critical role in financial services, this move signals Mastercard’s dedication to staying at the forefront of innovation while safeguarding transactions worldwide.