United States, March 11 -- Mastercard announced Jon Huntsman will join as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth, effective April 15. The former U.S. Ambassador and Governor will lead efforts focused on expanding commercial partnerships with governments and public sector institutions along with driving the company's inclusive growth, philanthropy and sustainability agenda. He will report to Michael Miebach, Mastercard's Chief Executive Officer, and will be part of the Executive Leadership Team.
Jon has served as U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, China, and Russia under both Republican and Democratic administrations. He is the only American to have been Chief of Mission in both China and Russia. In a series of trade policy assignments, i...