Mastercard announced Jon Huntsman will join as Vice Chairman and President, Strategic Growth, effective April 15. The former U.S. Ambassador and Governor will lead efforts focused on expanding commercial partnerships with governments and public sector institutions along with driving the company?s inclusive growth, philanthropy and sustainability agenda. He will report to Michael Miebach, Mastercard?s Chief Executive Officer, and will be part of the Executive Leadership Team.

Jon has served as U.S. Ambassador to Singapore, China, and Russia under both Republican and Democratic administrations. He is the only American to have been Chief of Mission in both China and Russia. In a series of trade policy assignments, including as Deputy U.S. Trade Representative, Jon negotiated dozens of trade and investment agreements throughout Asia and Africa.

Jon was also twice elected Governor of Utah, where he served as Chairman of the Western Governors Association. Jon earlier served as an executive with Huntsman Corporation and most recently as Vice Chairman of Ford Motor Company, where he currently serves on the board of directors. He also serves on the board of directors for Chevron.

He is a trustee of the Huntsman Foundation which has led the way in establishing the Huntsman Cancer Institute along with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute, both at the University of Utah. Jon is a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and has 10 honorary doctorate degrees.