Bio

Ann started life as a research scientist before moving into investment banking. She rose up the ranks in Citibank, then became CEO of Transaction Banking at ABN before joining Alvarez and Marsal. In 2011 Ann joined Mastercard as a C suite executive leading all customer facing business outside the US and concluded her career as executive vice chair. Passionate that women should hold equal positions in the corporate world to men, Ann was Global Chair of the 30% Club until earlier this year and currently chairs the Financial Alliance for Women. She is an advocate for women in STEM, supporting the Mastercard girls4tech programme to encourage millions of girls worldwide to continue studying science.