Mastercard recently announced a comprehensive executive reorganization, appointing current Chief Financial Officer Sachin Mehra to the newly created position of Chief Business Officer. According to a report by PYMNTS, Mehra will manage sales enablement, global partnerships, and digital commercialization within a unified global go-to-market structure. Ling Hai, who previously served as Mastercard’s president for Africa, the Asia Pacific region, Europe, and the Middle East, will step into the CFO role to replace Mehra.
Mehra moves to his new operational position after anchoring the company's financial division. Ling Hai advances to the top financial post following extensive international leadership, where he managed operations across several continents. The broader leadership restructuring also includes Linda Kirkpatrick transitioning from president of the Americas to chief services officer, and Dimi Dosis moving from regional president to chief commercial payments officer.
The corporate changes are designed to align the executive team to strengthen execution and advance a connected customer experience. Mehra is tasked with bringing financial rigor to the centralized commercialization structure. Meanwhile, Kirkpatrick succeeds Craig Vosburg, who transitions to vice chair and global ambassador, and Dosis replaces Raj Seshadri, who becomes a senior strategic advisor to CEO Michael Miebach. Tim Murphy, vice chair, will retire in October 2026.