Visa Names Diversity Chief, Corporate Responsibility Head

By Kimberly Chin

Visa Inc. named Michelle Gethers-Clark as its chief diversity officer and head of corporate responsibility, a role that will report to Chief Executive Officer and Chairman Al Kelly.

Ms. Gethers-Clark will also be a part of the company's executive committee, Visa said. She will join the company in May.

She will help lead the company's diversity and inclusion efforts, as well as its work around social impact and sustainability, the company said.

Ms. Gethers-Clark most recently served as the president and CEO of the United Way of Greater Greensboro, N.C., a nonprofit focused on ending poverty. She has led the organization's fundraising and distribution efforts for its social impact programs.

Prior to that, she held several senior roles at Visa rival American Express Co., including as senior vice president and general manager of card operations. She also helped the financial services company with its social impact initiatives and its American Express Black Employee Network.

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March 16, 2021 12:49 ET (16:49 GMT)

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