VISA

Visa Inc. is a trusted network and world leader in digital payments, with a mission to remove barriers and connect more people to the global economy. The company facilitates digital payments across more than 200 countries and territories among a global set of consumers, merchants, financial institutions, businesses, strategic partners and government entities through innovative technologies.

In 2007, regional businesses of The Bank of America around the world were merged to form Visa Inc., and, in 2008, the company went public in one of the largest IPOs in history. Today, Visa operates in more than 200 countries and territories with products and services available on cards, laptops, tablets, mobile devices and more.

People Power

Employees’ talent, diversity and dedication support Visa’s work toward its mission to connect the world to enable businesses, economies and individuals to thrive.

They foster an inclusive workplace to encourage diversity of thought, culture and background. They seek to enable employees to bring their whole selves to work, creating an environment where diverse perspectives are voiced and heard. Through investments in inclusion and diversity training and a dedication to building a diverse talent pipeline, Visa promotes the growth and development of all employees.

Visa’s approach to inclusion and diversity involves four key strategic pillars:

• People: Attract, develop and retain a workforce that is reflective of the global business and communities we support.
• Environment: Foster an inclusive organizational environment that celebrates difference and encourages unique perspectives.
• Leaders: Promote cultural agility among Visa leaders to maximize workforce engagement and a robust talent pipeline.
• Business: Harness the innovative potential of a diverse workforce to drive business initiatives and increase our reputatio.

Social Engagement

In FY 2021, Visa Inc. contributed more than $21.5 million to charities around the globe, while Visa Foundation disbursed $25.9 million in grants.

Social Impact is part of Visa’s commitment to advancing inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth for everyone, everywhere. They focus on driving initiatives that use the scale of their network, products, financial resources, and employees’ collective expertise and commitment to reach those traditionally under served, providing them with access to resources that can help improve their economic livelihoods, businesses, and communities.

Visa understands small and micro businesses are the backbone of the global economy and is committed to providing tools and resources to help empower them with skills, solutions and access to networks and financial services to fund, run and grow their businesses.

The company believes that communities and economies thrive when all individuals and businesses are included in the formal financial system and can benefit from financial and digital access. Their initiatives and partnerships focus on helping to enable equitable access to the financial and digital ecosystem for everyone, everywhere.

They are committed to strengthening the communities in which they live and work by using available resources, networks and the talent of their global employee base to make a positive social impact where it is most needed.

LEADERSHIP

Alfred F. Kelly Jr.
Chairman and CEO

Alfred F. Kelly, Jr., joined Visa in October 2016 as Chief Executive Officer and was elected Chairman of the Board in April 2019.

Mr. Kelly has spent the majority of his career at American Express, where he worked from 1987 to 2010. Over those 23 years, he held several senior positions, including serving as President from July 2007 to April 2010. Immediately prior to Visa, Mr. Kelly was President and Chief Executive Officer at Intersection, a technology and digital media company which is an Alphabet-backed private company based in New York City. Mr. Kelly was a Management Advisor to TowerBrook Capital Partners, L.P. in 2015 while simultaneously serving as Chair of Pope Francis’ visit to New York City.

From April 2011 to August 2014, Mr. Kelly was the President and Chief Executive Officer of the 2014 NY/NJ Super Bowl Host Company, the entity created to raise funds for and host Super Bowl XLVIII. Prior to joining American Express, Mr. Kelly was the head of information systems at the White House from 1985 to 1987. Mr. Kelly also held various positions in information systems and financial planning at PepsiCo Inc. from 1981 to 1985.

Mr. Kelly currently serves on the board of directors of Visa and Catalyst, as well as several entities in the Archdiocese of New York. He is Chairman of the Board of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation. He is also a Trustee of New York Presbyterian Hospital and Boston College. Mr. Kelly holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Computer and Information Science and a Masters of Business Administration degree from Iona College.

“And a leader must communicate often, clearly, confidently and genuinely. We believe in transparency, and we want our employees to feel connected, which requires frequent conversation where we as leaders listen as well as talk,” he said in an interview.