Category: Private Citizen — Corporate Director Role: Independent Director, Mastercard Incorporated Board Tenure: 2018 – present Committee Memberships: Human Resources & Compensation (Chair), Nominating & Corporate Governance Profile Type: Board Member Accountability — Anchor B (Documented Organizational Leadership)

Basis for Inclusion: Richard K. Davis holds a documented governance role at Mastercard Incorporated. Mastercard Incorporated is one of the world’s largest payment processing networks and made documented political donations to Trump-aligned entities. Mastercard is significantly affected by interchange fee regulation, Federal Reserve payment system oversight, CFPB financial services regulation, and international trade policy governing cross-border payment flows. This profile documents the factual governance relationship, not the subject’s personal political views.

Subject Classification: Private Citizen / Corporate Director. Board membership is a matter of public record.

What is NOT the basis for inclusion: Personal political opinions, party affiliation, or protected speech are NOT the basis for inclusion.

Biographical Overview

Richard K. Davis served as Executive Chairman and CEO of U.S. Bancorp, one of the five largest commercial banks in the United States, where he led the institution through the 2008 financial crisis and oversaw its recovery and growth. Known for conservative risk management practices, Davis became one of the most respected banking executives of his generation. He joined the Mastercard board in 2018 and chairs the Human Resources & Compensation Committee, reflecting his expertise in executive leadership and banking operations. He also serves on the Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee.

Board Role and Governance Authority

• Company: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE: MA)
• Board tenure: 2018 – present
• Committee assignments: Human Resources & Compensation Committee (Chair), Nominating & Corporate Governance Committee

Other Current Board Memberships (if applicable)

Not publicly reported in proxy.

Parent Corporate Donor Profile

This profile is a governance-accountability companion to the Mastercard corporate donor profile.

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Sources

• Mastercard Incorporated DEF 14A Proxy Statement, April 2025; SEC EDGAR