Top 100 CEOs as Best Brand Guardians
Verdict Staff January 26, 2021 (Last Updated January 26th, 2021 10:42)
Ajay Banga, CEO Mastercard
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This year’s world’s top CEO according to the Brand Finance Brand Guardianship Index 2021 is Mastercard’s
Ajay Banga.
Mr Banga announced his transition from CEO to executive chairman in 2020, rounding off a successful and decorated 10 years as CEO. Since taking the helm of Mastercard, Mr Banga has embraced technological innovation, ensuring the brand remained relevant despite a period of rapid change in financial services. Mr Banga also champions the idea of financial inclusion, and has leveraged his influence to build strategic partnerships with financial institutions worldwide to help fight poverty.