W. Roy Dunbar

MasterCard Worldwide

W. Roy Dunbar is President, Global Technology and Operations, for MasterCard Worldwide. In this role, Mr. Dunbar oversees MasterCard Worldwide's strategic processing platform, global network and quality of operations. Based at the Global Technology and Operations headquarters in St. Louis, MO, he also serves as a member of the company's Executive Committee. Since joining MasterCard in 2004, Mr. Dunbar has drawn upon his experience in technology, sales, marketing, product development, and general management to further leverage MasterCard technology and processing capabilities for customers around the world.

Previously, Mr. Dunbar worked for Eli Lilly for 14 years. Mr. Dunbar served as President of Eli Lilly's Intercontinental Region, with responsibility for operations in Africa, the Middle East, the Commonwealth of Independent States, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean. Previously, he was Vice President of Information Technology and Chief Information Officer. In this capacity he oversaw a staff of more than 2,700 technology professionals and delivered a number of high-impact information systems projects directed at shortening product development cycles, enhancing knowledge management, increasing productivity, and improving customer relationships.

Born in Jamaica and raised in England, Mr. Dunbar graduated from Manchester University in the United Kingdom with a degree in pharmacy. He later received a master's of business administration from Manchester Business School. In 2003, Information Week named him Chief Information Officer of the Year.