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Mastercard (NYSE: MA) reassigns audit chief, names new controller

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Mastercard Incorporated announced senior finance and audit leadership changes. Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer Sandra Arkell will become Chief Audit Executive effective August 3, 2026, stepping down from her current role on that date.

On the same date, Chris Mullett, age 52, will be appointed Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer. He joined Mastercard in November 2017 and has served as Chief Financial Officer, Europe since May 2023, with prior roles including Chief Financial Officer, Technology and Regional Controller, Asia Pacific. His base salary and incentive eligibility will be comparable to other employees at similar responsibility levels, including participation in key incentive and change-in-control plans.

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance
Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Effective date of role changes August 3, 2026 Date when Arkell becomes Chief Audit Executive and Mullett becomes controller
Age of new controller 52 years Age of Chris Mullett as disclosed
Service start at Mastercard November 2017 Date Chris Mullett joined Mastercard
Start as CFO, Europe May 2023 When Chris Mullett became Chief Financial Officer, Europe
principal accounting officer financial
"Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, will assume the role"
The Principal Accounting Officer is the person responsible for making sure a company's financial records are accurate and follow the rules. They play a key role in preparing financial reports that show how well the company is doing. This helps investors, managers, and regulators trust the company's financial information.
Chief Audit Executive financial
"will assume the role of Mastercard’s Chief Audit Executive effective August 3, 2026"
Mastercard International Annual Incentive Compensation Plan financial
"including the Mastercard International Annual Incentive Compensation Plan and Mastercard International Change-in-Control Severance Plan"
Change-in-Control Severance Plan financial
"including the Mastercard International Annual Incentive Compensation Plan and Mastercard International Change-in-Control Severance Plan"
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
_______________________________________
FORM 8-K
_______________________________________
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):May 5, 2026
_______________________________________
Mastercard Incorporated
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
_______________________________________
Delaware001-3287713-4172551
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)		(Commission File
Number)		(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
2000 Purchase Street10577
Purchase,NY
(Address of principal executive offices)(Zip Code)
(914)249-2000
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
NOT APPLICABLE
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each classTrading SymbolName of each exchange of which registered
Class A Common Stock
MANew York Stock Exchange
2.1% Notes due 2027
MA27
New York Stock Exchange
1.0% Notes due 2029
MA29A
New York Stock Exchange
2.5% Notes due 2030
MA30New York Stock Exchange
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

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If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.
On May 7, 2026, Mastercard Incorporated (“Mastercard” or the “Company”) announced that Sandra Arkell, the Company’s Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, will assume the role of Mastercard’s Chief Audit Executive effective August 3, 2026, at which time she will step down from her current role. The Company also announced that effective as of August 3, 2026, Chris Mullett will be appointed to succeed Ms. Arkell as Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer of the Company.
Mr. Mullett, age 52, joined the Company in November 2017. He has served as Chief Financial Officer, Europe since May 2023, and previously served as Chief Financial Officer, Technology and Regional Controller, Asia Pacific.
Mr. Mullett will receive a base salary comparable to other employees of the Company at levels consistent with his position and scope of responsibility, and is eligible to participate in the Company’s employee compensation or benefit plans and programs as may be generally made available to other Company employees at levels consistent with his position and scope of responsibility (including the Mastercard International Annual Incentive Compensation Plan and Mastercard International Change-in-Control Severance Plan).

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

Exhibit NumberExhibit Description
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

MASTERCARD INCORPORATED
Date:May 7, 2026By:
/s/ Gina Accordino
Gina Accordino
Corporate Secretary



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FAQ

What leadership changes did Mastercard (MA) disclose in this 8-K?

Mastercard disclosed that Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer Sandra Arkell will become Chief Audit Executive on August 3, 2026. On the same date, Europe CFO Chris Mullett will assume the roles of Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, replacing Arkell.

Who is replacing Sandra Arkell as Mastercard (MA) Corporate Controller?

Europe CFO Chris Mullett will replace Sandra Arkell as Mastercard’s Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer effective August 3, 2026. Mullett joined Mastercard in November 2017 and has held senior finance roles, including Chief Financial Officer, Technology and Regional Controller, Asia Pacific.

When do the Mastercard (MA) finance and audit role changes take effect?

The changes take effect on August 3, 2026. On that date, Sandra Arkell becomes Chief Audit Executive and steps down as Corporate Controller, while Chris Mullett is appointed Corporate Controller and principal accounting officer, formalizing the transition within Mastercard’s finance and audit leadership structure.

What is Chris Mullett’s background before becoming Mastercard (MA) controller?

Before becoming controller, Chris Mullett served as Chief Financial Officer, Europe since May 2023. He joined Mastercard in November 2017 and previously held roles including Chief Financial Officer, Technology and Regional Controller, Asia Pacific, providing substantial internal experience before assuming the controller position.

How will Mastercard (MA) compensate new controller Chris Mullett?

Chris Mullett will receive a base salary comparable to other Mastercard employees at similar responsibility levels. He is eligible to participate in the company’s compensation and benefit plans, including the Mastercard International Annual Incentive Compensation Plan and the Change-in-Control Severance Plan.

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