Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors Announces Seasoned Technology Leader, Sewit Ahderom, as Next President and CEO

Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors Announces Seasoned Technology Leader, Sewit Ahderom, as Next President and CEO

TORONTO, Canada -- Deep expertise in agrifood systems and technology; exemplifies the values of the Foundation. Committed to scaling impact of the Foundation's programs in Africa and within Indigenous communities in Canada, prioritizing local solutions and partners. Assumes leadership in early 2026.

Sewit Ahderom appointed President and CEO of Mastercard Foundation - Innovation Village | Technology, Product Reviews, Business

The Mastercard Foundation has announced the appointment of Sewit Ahderom as its next President and Chief Executive Officer, effective January 1, 2026. She will succeed Reeta Roy, who has led the Foundation for 18 years. Throughout 2025, Roy will work closely with Ahderom to ensure a smooth and thoughtful leadership transition. This year’s selection process was notably rigorous. The Foundation’s Board of Directors sought a leader with strong Afri…

Sewit Ahderom to lead Mastercard Foundation beginning 2026

The Mastercard Foundation has appointed  Sewit Ahderom as its next President and Chief Executive Officer. She will officially take over on January 1, 2026. During 2025, outgoing CEO Reeta Roy will work with Ahderom to ensure a smooth handover. This year, the selection process came with a lot of rigour. The Board of Directors were looking for someone with deep ties to Africa, a global perspective, and experience in tech and development. They chos…

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Mastercard Foundation names Sewit Ahderom CEO; here is what it means for Africa

Mastercard Foundation, one of the world’s largest philanthropies, has named Sewit Adherom as its next President and CEO. She will assume the role on January 1, 2026, succeeding Reeta Roy, who has led the organisation for nearly two decades. Her appointment will continue Mastercard Foundation’s Africa-first agenda and signal a change towards more tech-powered solutions to jobs, skills, and opportunity. Adherom is a seasoned technology leader with…

Mastercard Foundation Names Sewit Adherom as Next President and CEO

Mastercard Foundation has named Sewit Adherom its incoming President and Chief Executive Officer, marking a major leadership transition at one of the world’s largest philanthropies. Adherom, a seasoned technology executive, will take the helm on January 1, 2026, succeeding Reeta Roy, who has led the foundation for nearly 20 years. Under Roy’s tenure, the Toronto-based nonprofit grew into a global force in education, financial inclusion, and yout…