Mastercard Inc (MA): 1 Amazing Chief Executive Officer

Second, MasterCard does well by its employees. As you’ve come to expect with this series, I’m looking for examples of benefits and perks that go well beyond just supplying medical coverage and a 401(k)… and MasterCard certainly obliges. One of the greatest aspects of working for MasterCard is the flexible work hours. MasterCard understands its employees have lives beyond work, so it allows them to, in some cases, pick and choose their work hours. Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) also provides adoption assistance to employees and scholarships to eligible children of MasterCard employees.

Finally, MasterCard stays involved with the community. Not only does the company encourage employees to volunteer in community activities, but it also matches each employees’ annual charitable contribution, dollar for dollar, up to $5,000 to their eligible non-profit organization of their choosing.

Two thumbs up
A little more than a year removed from the honor of being selected my top CEO and I’d have to say that Ajay Banga still hasn’t missed a beat. The bottom line is still growing by double-digits as it attacks multiple fronts — overseas markets, prepaid debit cards, and domestic payment processing — and shareholders are being rewarded with share price appreciation, share buybacks, and a growing dividend. Furthermore, Mastercard Inc (NYSE:MA) is doing what’s right by employees and the community. That’s a formula for continued success and an easy reason for me to charge my thumbs up in the air in favor of Ajay Banga.

The article This Is One Incredible CEO originally appeared on Fool.com and is written by Sean Williams.

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