Mastercard announces changes in corporate security leadership

Purchase-headquartered Mastercard (NYSE:MA) has announced Chief Security Officer Ron Green will become a Mastercard Fellow, a newly developed role for executives recognized as thought leaders to drive innovation within both the company and the wider payments industry.

In his new role, Green will build upon relationships with the company’s partners in the public and private sectors, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s Cybersecurity Advisory Committee, the U.S. Secret Service’s Cyber Investigation Advisory Board, the Aspen Institute and the newly formed G7 Cyber Experts Industry Group. He will also continue developing cohesive security and cyber practices within Mastercard, and will advocate for strong law and policy through work with U.S. and overseas government and regulatory agencies.

“At its core, this role is really a reflection of how deeply Mastercard cares about security and how seriously we take our responsibility as global leaders in this space,” said Green, a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Secret Service who has worked in private sector cybersecurity for 20 years.

Deputy Chief Security Michael Lashlee will be promoted into Green’s role as chief security officer, where he will oversee all information and physical security operations at Mastercard. As deputy chief security officer, Lashlee has helped Mastercard converge its approach to both physical and cyber security, thus modernizing and expanding its security scope.

“I am thrilled to lead our team of experts as they continue their work in strengthening cybersecurity throughout the world,” says Lashlee, who spent 25 years at the U.S. Secret Service before joining Mastercard. “During my seven years here, I have witnessed the impact of taking a global view of security as well as partnering with both the private and public sector, and I remain committed to this approach.”

Green and Lashlee’s appointments will take effect on Jan. 9, 2024.