Both executives will report to Ajay Banga, president and CEO of MasterCard.
In this role, Cairns, former CEO of Transaction Banking at ABN-AMRO in London, will be responsible for the management of all markets and customer-related activities outside of the US.
In her role, she will leverage the company’s global structure and presence to the benefit of all stakeholders. Cairns will also become a member of the company’s executive committee.
Cairns, most recently managing director with Alvarez & Marsal in London and head of the Financial Industry Services group for Europe. She was with Citigroup for 15 years in a various roles.
Macnee, who has been president, international markets since 2008, will be responsible for various senior client and government relationships – engaging these important stakeholders on key issues related to the ever-changing payments industry.
In addition, Macnee will lead MasterCard’s evolving merchant strategy.
