Mastercard names Jill Kramer as Chief Marketing Officer; Raja Rajamannar now senior fellow

Mastercard has announced that Jill Kramer will join the company as Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, effective December 1, 2025.

Raja Rajamannar, the current Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, will take on the role of Senior Fellow at Mastercard.

“Raja’s impact on Mastercard and the marketing industry has been nothing short of transformative. His creativity, passion and relentless pursuit of excellence have inspired all of us and helped make Mastercard one of the world’s most admired brands. We are deeply grateful for his leadership and look forward to his continued contributions,” said Michael Miebach, CEO.

“We’re thrilled to welcome Jill Kramer to Mastercard as our new Chief Marketing and Communications Officer. Jill’s global experience and strong expertise in B2B marketing will be crucial as we drive growth and innovation. Her leadership and vision are exactly what we need for this next chapter,” Miebach said.

Jill most recently worked as Accenture’s Chief Marketing and Communications Officer, where she led a global, tech-driven marketing team that strengthened the brand, built market differentiation, and supported business growth across industries and regions.

 Earlier, Jill led Accenture’s brand and advertising team, where she managed the company’s brand strategy, advertising campaigns, creative development, production, and media planning and buying.

Before joining Accenture in 2015, Jill held senior leadership roles at BBDO and DDB, two of the world’s leading creative agencies. She led award-winning B2B brand development, digital marketing, and communications for major brands, including AT&T and ExxonMobil.

Jill serves on the board of directors of the Ad Council and has been named one of Forbes’ Most Influential CMOs for three consecutive years. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Massachusetts, Amherst.