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NEW YORK - Mastercard (NYSE:MA), a prominent player in the Financial Services industry with a market capitalization of $512 billion, announced Tuesday that Jill Kramer will join the company as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective December 1, 2025. Kramer will succeed Raja Rajamannar, who will transition to a role as senior fellow for the payment technology company. According to InvestingPro data, Mastercard currently trades at a premium valuation with a P/E ratio of 38.2.
Kramer most recently served as Accenture’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, where she led global marketing operations that drove brand relevance and business growth. During her decade at Accenture, the company’s brand value increased from $12 billion to $20.9 billion, according to Interbrand’s Best Global Brands Annual ranking.
"We are excited to welcome Jill Kramer to Mastercard as our new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer," said Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard, in the press release. "Jill’s global perspective and deep expertise in B2B marketing will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our growth and innovation."
Before joining Accenture in 2015, Kramer held senior leadership positions at advertising agencies BBDO and DDB, where she worked with major clients including AT&T and ExxonMobil.
Rajamannar, who has been credited with strengthening Mastercard’s brand position during his tenure, will remain with the company in an advisory capacity. Miebach acknowledged Rajamannar’s contributions, noting his impact on both Mastercard and the marketing industry.
Kramer serves on the board of directors of the Ad Council and has been recognized on Forbes’ Most Influential CMOs list for three consecutive years. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.
Mastercard operates in more than 200 countries and territories worldwide, providing digital payment solutions and financial services. The company has demonstrated strong financial performance with revenues of $30.2 billion in the last twelve months and maintains a "GOOD" overall financial health score according to InvestingPro analysis. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers comprehensive research reports covering Mastercard and 1,400+ other top US stocks, providing actionable intelligence through expert analysis and intuitive visuals.
In other recent news, Mastercard has introduced Mastercard Commerce Media, a new digital media network aimed at enhancing ad targeting by utilizing insights from over 160 billion transactions. This initiative connects advertisers with consumers, expanding Mastercard’s reach to 500 million enrolled consumers. Additionally, the company declared a quarterly dividend of 76 cents per share, payable on November 7, 2025, to shareholders of record as of October 9, 2025. Mastercard also launched On-Demand Decisioning, a solution that allows financial institutions to have more control over transaction authorization decisions. This new offering was announced at the company’s global RiskX cybersecurity summit. In leadership changes, Richard Wormald has been named as the successor to Ari Sarker, effective January 1. Furthermore, TD Cowen has reiterated a Buy rating on Mastercard stock, highlighting the company’s diverse model and global resiliency. These developments reflect Mastercard’s ongoing efforts to innovate and expand its offerings in the financial sector.
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