MasterCard Names New CMO

MasterCard has named Raja Rajamannar its new chief marketing officer, a press release from the company revealed on August 27.

Rajamannar will now oversee MasterCard’s advertising, insights, promotions, research and digital and consumer marketing initiatives.

“Raja brings a unique blend of global experience and expertise to MasterCard, and I am pleased to announce his appointment as chief marketing officer,” Gary Flood, MasterCard’s president of global products and solutions, said in an August 27 statement. “Raja’s extensive background in the payments industry, his proven global marketing expertise and his rich international experience make him the ideal person to continue to drive our brand’s growth and momentum.”

For more on the appointment, read the full press release here