Mastercard has announced that Jill Kramer will join the company as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective 1st December 2025. She succeeds Raja Rajamannar, who will transition to a senior fellow role at the company.
“We are excited to welcome Jill Kramer to Mastercard as our new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Jill’s global perspective and deep expertise in B2B marketing will be invaluable as we continue to accelerate our growth and innovation. Her leadership and vision are exactly what we need for this next chapter,” said Michael Miebach, CEO of Mastercard.
Jill most recently served as Accenture’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, where she led a global function that drove brand relevance, market differentiation, and business growth across industries and geographies.
Before her decade-long tenure at Accenture, Jill held senior leadership roles at BBDO and DDB, delivering core business-to-business brand development, digital marketing, and communications for brands such as AT&T and ExxonMobil.
Michael also commented on Raja's transition to senior fellow: “Raja’s impact on Mastercard and the marketing industry has been nothing short of transformative. His creativity, passion and relentless pursuit of excellence have inspired all of us and helped make Mastercard one of the world’s most admired brands. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and look forward to his continued contributions.”
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