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Sandra Arkell, current Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, to assume Chief Audit Executive role effective August 3, 2026.

Chris Mullett appointed as new Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer effective August 3, 2026.

Mullett, age 52, joined Mastercard in November 2017; served as CFO Europe since May 2023.

Mullett previously served as CFO Technology and Regional Controller, Asia Pacific.

Mullett to receive base salary and compensation plans consistent with his position and responsibilities.

Full analysis

Mastercard's announcement involves a planned internal transition in key financial oversight roles. Sandra Arkell, the incumbent Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, will transition to Chief Audit Executive on August 3, 2026, maintaining internal expertise in audit functions. Chris Mullett, with significant tenure since 2017 including recent CFO Europe role since May 2023 and prior Asia Pacific responsibilities, succeeds her. This orderly succession minimizes disruption to financial reporting and compliance. Mullett's compensation aligns with peer executives, including participation in annual incentives and change-in-control severance, signaling standard terms without notable changes.

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