Originally published: April 2, 2008
Source: FOX Business
The MasterCard Foundation has appointed Reeta Roy as president and chief executive officer. She has experience in global philanthropy, health policy and corporate social responsibility. The Foundation has an endowment of more than US$2 billion. Its mission is to broaden access to the global economy through innovative microfinance programs and increase access to quality educational opportunities for youth worldwide.
Roy brings a proven leadership style to the MasterCard Foundation, drawing on her corporate experiences where she built public-private partnerships and introduced new programs in Africa, Asia and Latin America in health care services. She served most recently with Abbott, a global health care company, as divisional vice president for global citizenship and policy. During her tenure, Abbott tripled its investment in global humanitarian programs.
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