Mastercard today announced Janet George as executive vice president of artificial intelligence. George, who will report to the company’s chief AI and data officer, will focus on enhancing, protecting and personalising payments through cutting-edge AI technology. 

“The opportunity to leverage AI and data-driven insights to drive innovation and create value for Mastercard’s customers is incredibly exciting,” said Greg Ulrich, Mastercard’s chief AI and data officer. “Janet’s leadership and expertise, combined with her commitment to innovation, trust and responsibility, position her well in this exciting new role.”

George will lead Mastercard’s AI Centre of Excellence focused on the company’s most critical AI and data science efforts. George will also play a critical role in helping to shape the technology, tooling and infrastructure to support Mastercard’s data scientists and AI talent. 

“It's clear that AI and data are not just tools - they are foundations of our future,” George said. “I look forward to collaborating with this talented team to push the boundaries of what's possible and to contribute to Mastercard's mission of connecting and powering the digital economy.” 

George will join Mastercard on 24 February. She previously held positions at Intel and Oracle. 

Mastercard has harnessed AI for decades to secure its network and protect more than 159 billion transactions annually. Its AI and data analytics expertise enhances personalised experiences for merchants and financial institutions and helps banks detect fraudulent transactions.