{"id":3146,"date":"2023-11-21T20:39:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-21T20:39:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/?p=3146"},"modified":"2024-08-08T20:51:12","modified_gmt":"2023-11-21T20:39:00","slug":"mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/","title":{"rendered":"MasterCard Names Devin Corr as Head of Investor Relations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Mastercard recently announced an executive change that signals a transition for one of its essential functions &#8211; investor relations.\u00a0<\/strong>After serving over half a decade at the helm, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bloomberg.com\/profile\/person\/16549173\" rel=\"nofollow\">Warren Kneeshaw<\/a> is retiring as Executive Vice President of Investor Relations to make way for <a href=\"https:\/\/investor.mastercard.com\/investor-news\/investor-news-details\/2023\/Mastercard-Names-Devin-Corr-as-Head-of-Investor-Relations\/default.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow\">Devin Corr&#8217;s<\/a> promotion into the role, effective May 1st, 2023. This move merits attention as investor relations play an integral part in how publicly traded firms communicate, engage, and build trust with their shareholders and the broader investment community.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_69_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Who_is_Mastercard_A_Payments_Industry_Titan\" title=\"Who is Mastercard? A Payments Industry Titan\">Who is Mastercard? A Payments Industry Titan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Origins_and_History\" title=\"Origins and History\">Origins and History<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Products_Networks_and_Services\" title=\"Products, Networks and Services\">Products, Networks and Services<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Geographic_Footprint\" title=\"Geographic Footprint\">Geographic Footprint<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Market_Position\" title=\"Market Position\">Market Position<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Why_Investor_Relations_Matter_Informing_Capital_Allocation_Decisions\" title=\"Why Investor Relations Matter: Informing Capital Allocation Decisions\">Why Investor Relations Matter: Informing Capital Allocation Decisions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#An_Industry_Veteran_Passes_the_Torch\" title=\"An Industry Veteran Passes the Torch\">An Industry Veteran Passes the Torch<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Warren_Kneeshaws_Profile_and_Tenure_Highlights\" title=\"Warren Kneeshaw&#8217;s Profile and Tenure Highlights\">Warren Kneeshaw&#8217;s Profile and Tenure Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#The_Next_Phase_of_Value_Creation\" title=\"The Next Phase of Value Creation\">The Next Phase of Value Creation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Devin_Corr_%E2%80%93_Gearing_Up_to_Lead_Investor_Engagement_into_the_Future\" title=\"Devin Corr &#8211; Gearing Up to Lead Investor Engagement into the Future\">Devin Corr &#8211; Gearing Up to Lead Investor Engagement into the Future<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Key_Attributes_and_Qualifications\" title=\"Key Attributes and Qualifications\">Key Attributes and Qualifications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#Vision_and_Priorities_as_Head_of_Investor_Relations\" title=\"Vision and Priorities as Head of Investor Relations\">Vision and Priorities as Head of Investor Relations<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#What_Investors_Can_Expect_Moving_Forward\" title=\"What Investors Can Expect Moving Forward\">What Investors Can Expect Moving Forward<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations\/#The_Bottom_Line_%E2%80%93_Engagement_Set_to_Continue_Unhindered\" title=\"The Bottom Line &#8211; Engagement Set to Continue Unhindered\">The Bottom Line &#8211; Engagement Set to Continue Unhindered<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_Mastercard_A_Payments_Industry_Titan\"><\/span>Who is Mastercard? A Payments Industry Titan<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When people tap to pay with a card or digital wallet, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mastercard.us\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Mastercard <\/a>brand often features that small &#8220;tap&#8221; sign. However, Mastercard does not issue credit itself &#8211; it operates the technology connecting cardholders, merchants, banks, and businesses. Some key facts about the payments giant:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_and_History\"><\/span>Origins and History<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Went Public in 2006<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Changed name to Mastercard in 1979<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Business and Revenue Model -Processes over 65,000 payments transactions globally per second -Generates revenue from fees charged to card issuers, acquirers, and merchants -Reported FY2022 net revenue of $22.7 billion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Products_Networks_and_Services\"><\/span>Products, Networks and Services<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Operates branded payment card networks, including Mastercard, Maestro, and Cirrus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Offers cyber security, data analytics, loyalty solutions, payment gateways and other services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enables contactless, Q.R., biometrics, and A.I. driven payments<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geographic_Footprint\"><\/span>Geographic Footprint<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Present in over 210 countries and territories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>72% of net revenue from North America and Europe regions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Market_Position\"><\/span>Market Position<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Second largest card network by purchase volume behind Visa<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranked #258 in Fortune 500 list of America&#8217;s biggest companies<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Investor_Relations_Matter_Informing_Capital_Allocation_Decisions\"><\/span>Why Investor Relations Matter: Informing Capital Allocation Decisions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Public companies must keep shareholders informed. The investor relations (I.R.) team is the vital link between a company&#8217;s executive leadership and the investing public. From major institutional investors to retail traders, the I.R. function strives to communicate corporate vision, business performance, market outlook, and other material information to those who allocate capital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Some of the significant responsibilities typically handled by investor relations departments include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Publishing quarterly earnings releases, financial statements, and annual reports<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Presenting at investor conferences, meetings, and roadshows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Guiding future financial performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Responding to queries from financial analysts and shareholders<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintaining the investor relations section of a corporate website and social media presence<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A best-in-class I.R. program is imperative for a global firm like Mastercard with a market capitalization crossing $300 billion. The leadership change hence warrants a deeper evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Industry_Veteran_Passes_the_Torch\"><\/span>An Industry Veteran Passes the Torch<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>After serving over six years as the public face of Mastercard&#8217;s I.R. initiatives, Executive Vice President Warren Kneeshaw has opted for retirement. He will continue in his role until the end of 2022 to ensure a smooth transition plan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Warren_Kneeshaws_Profile_and_Tenure_Highlights\"><\/span>Warren Kneeshaw&#8217;s Profile and Tenure Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With over three decades of experience spanning technology firms, aerospace, industrial manufacturing, and financial services &#8211; Warren Kneeshaw brought a rich perspective when he joined Mastercard in 2016. His career timeline and tenure highlights include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Senior Investor Relations roles at Qualcomm, Textron, and Cytec Industries before Mastercard move<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>An integral part of the leadership team during CEO Ajay Banga&#8217;s transition to Michael Miebach<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Helped pioneer the adoption of new communications mediums like podcasts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhanced ESG disclosures and positioned them with long-term business strategy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Executive mentor to women investor relations professionals via the Women in Investor Relations group<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Praise has poured in from all quarters for the immense credibility Kneeshaw built with the investing community over his tenure, marked by transparency and stewardship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>In a testament to his stellar work, Mastercard&#8217;s I.R. program won multiple awards under Kneeshaw&#8217;s leadership:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><em>Best Overall Investor Relations<\/em>&nbsp;awarded by Institutional Investor for four straight years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ranking among the Top 5 Most Honored Companies list compiled by Institutional Investor for three years<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>recurring spots on I.R. Magazine&#8217;s list of Top IROs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Next_Phase_of_Value_Creation\"><\/span>The Next Phase of Value Creation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastercard&#8217;s choice for heading investor relations moving forward is Devin Corr, Executive Vice President of Corporate Controller&#8217;s group. With his elevation, Corr joins the core senior executive team, including the CEO, CFO, and Chief People Officer, in key strategic roles pivotal to Mastercard&#8217;s future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Transition periods often lead investors to question whether the purpose or effectiveness of core programs will remain consistent. Mastercard addressed this proactively by choosing Devin Corr based on his over 13 years of diverse finance experience within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let&#8217;s examine Corr&#8217;s profile and how he envisions upholding Mastercard&#8217;s high I.R. standards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Devin_Corr_%E2%80%93_Gearing_Up_to_Lead_Investor_Engagement_into_the_Future\"><\/span>Devin Corr &#8211; Gearing Up to Lead Investor Engagement into the Future<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Set to relieve Warren Kneeshaw come May 2023, Devin Corr will dramatically expand his finance responsibilities at Mastercard as he adds investor relations to his existing corporate controller mandate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Corr brings over decade-long expertise in various finance disciplines to his new remit &#8211; an experience that equips him to communicate Mastercard&#8217;s vision and performance to <a href=\"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wall-street-slips-weighed-down-by-healthcare-plunge\/\">Wall Street<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Attributes_and_Qualifications\"><\/span>Key Attributes and Qualifications<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tenure and Job History<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Joined Mastercard Finance team in 2010. We served as Assistant Corporate Controller, Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, and Chief of Staff to the CFO.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Education<\/strong>\u00a0&#8211; MBA degree from Harvard Business School, B.S. in Mathematics Cornell University<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Partnering<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Worked closely with the CFO to respond to shareholder inquiries, bank analyst reports, and rating agency models. Helped develop presentations for senior leadership.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Communication Skills<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Participated and presented at industry conferences and investor meetings explaining Mastercard&#8217;s value proposition\u2014strong written and verbal communicator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Technical Expertise<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Oversaw teams managing risk, trading, settlements, forecasting, metrics monitoring, and financial planning.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shareholder Value Focus<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Led quarterly earnings preparation, managed equity valuation, and advised management on metrics impacting stock performance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Praise for Corr has underscored his strategic orientation, leadership strengths, and in-depth knowledge of the global payments sector. As significant shareholders and institutional voices vote confidently for Corr&#8217;s ability to maintain continuity of purpose for investor relations, retail investors can expect steadfast transparency on topics core to their wealth creation decisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Vision_and_Priorities_as_Head_of_Investor_Relations\"><\/span>Vision and Priorities as Head of Investor Relations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Stepping into the big shoes vacated by his predecessor, Devin Corr emphasized his intention to continue the stellar work done by Warren Kneeshaw in educating stakeholders and facilitating their capital allocation decisions effectively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He identified three priority areas in his initial comments:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>1. Leveraging Technology to Enhance Communication<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Adopt innovative tech solutions for providing impactful, visually engaging insights into Mastercard&#8217;s business<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Focus on video, podcasts, and interactive presentation formats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make investor relations website and resources more intuitive<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>2. Increase Retail Investor Access<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Amplify reach to retail shareholders through forums like Reddit and investment apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enable two-way dialogue through dedicated social platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify complex performance data and strategy messaging for non-institutional audiences<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>3. Expand ESG Frameworks Aligned to Business<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Build on strong ESG ratings achieved under ex-IRO Warren Kneeshaw<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Showcase how sustainability and social responsibility intersect with value-creation levers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintain a leading edge on governance best practices communication<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Investors_Can_Expect_Moving_Forward\"><\/span>What Investors Can Expect Moving Forward<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If Devin Corr&#8217;s statements and endorsements from Mastercard leadership offer any indication, investors can expect continuity and sustained value from investor relations along the following lines:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mission<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; The core purpose remains to further investor understanding of Mastercard&#8217;s business, financials, and competitive positioning so capital deployment decisions carry robust context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Commitment<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Corr&#8217;s promotion signals continued prioritization of I.R.&#8217;s function as an integral driver behind the balanced approach to growth and shareholder rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Communication<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Enhanced leveraging of the latest tools and technologies can accelerate insights sharing with the investor community in practical formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Credibility<\/strong>&nbsp;&#8211; Mastercard focuses on upholding gold standards in governance and transparent disclosure that build long-term trust.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Bottom_Line_%E2%80%93_Engagement_Set_to_Continue_Unhindered\"><\/span>The Bottom Line &#8211; Engagement Set to Continue Unhindered<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Mastercard&#8217;s appointment of Devin Corr as its next Head of Investor Relations sparks optimism for institutional voices and everyday investors seeking to unlock value. Corr&#8217;s extensive financial experience, aligned vision, and endorsement from incumbent leadership indicate the critical communication bridge to shareholders will not face any turbulence. Technological innovation in modes of reaching investors might amplify the engagement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For equity analysts, fund managers, and advisors evaluating long-term positions in the payments sector bellwethers &#8211; Corr&#8217;s kickoff in 2Q 2023 marks an optimal point to revisit the Mastercard investment case afresh.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company&#8217;s sustained market share gains, consumer shift to electronic payments, and breakthroughs in security or analytics present promising tailwinds. And with an investor relations head committed to transparency at the helm, keeping pace with those catalysts looks more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Warren Kneeshaw signs off a highly acclaimed 6-year inning as IRO, shareholders will keenly follow how Devin Corr lives up to the high bar while adding his flavor. But Mastercard&#8217;s track record on governance and diligent capital allocation offers a cushion against any turbulence for investors strapping in for the next leg of the journey.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mastercard recently announced an executive change that signals a transition for one of its essential functions &#8211; investor relations.\u00a0After serving over half a decade at the helm, Warren Kneeshaw is retiring as Executive Vice President&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":3148,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[3],"tags":[242],"class_list":{"0":"post-3146","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-business","8":"tag-mastercard-names-devin-corr-as-head-of-investor-relations"},"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3146","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3146"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3146\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3149,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3146\/revisions\/3149"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3148"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3146"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3146"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/articlethirteen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3146"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}