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Ryan McInerney

Chief Executive Officer at VISA
Since February 1, 2023
Age
49 years
Education
Earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Notre Dame.
Tenure
Joined Visa as President in May 2013 and was promoted to Chief Executive Officer on February 1, 2023.

Also at VISA

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Chris Suh
Chief Financial Officer
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Julie B. Rottenberg
General Counsel
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Paul D. Fabara
Chief Risk and Client Services Officer

About

Ryan McInerney is a seasoned leader in the financial services and payments industries, known for his strategic vision and operational expertise. He began his career at McKinsey & Company, developing significant experience in retail banking and payments, and later held multiple senior roles at JPMorgan Chase, where he led various product, marketing, and risk management initiatives.

Since joining Visa in May 2013 as President, he has played a pivotal role in guiding the company’s global expansion and innovation strategies, overseeing operations across more than 200 countries and territories. On February 1, 2023, he transitioned to the role of Chief Executive Officer, further solidifying his influence in steering Visa’s market leadership and driving advancements in mobile and digital payments.

Throughout his journey, his leadership has consistently reflected a deep commitment to operational excellence and strategic growth, making him a trusted figure in the industry. His diverse professional background and focused contributions continue to shape Visa’s trajectory, reinforcing its position as a leader in the global payments ecosystem.

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Past Roles

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
VisaPresidentMay 2013 – January 2023Oversaw global businesses, market teams, business units, product, merchant, and client services
JPMorgan ChaseChief Executive Officer of Consumer Banking2010 – 2013Role ended as he transitioned to higher leadership
JPMorgan ChaseChief Operating Officer for Home Lending2009 – 2010N/A
JPMorgan ChaseChief Risk Officer for Consumer Businesses2008 – 2009N/A
JPMorgan ChaseHead of Product and Marketing for Consumer Banking2005 – 2008N/A
McKinsey & CompanyPrincipal1997 – 2005Focused on retail banking and payments practices

Fixed Compensation

Data from  FY 2024
Component NameAmount (USD)Payment ScheduleAdditional Details
Base Salary$1,455,587 AnnualBase salary for 2024.
401(k) Plan Match$34,500 AnnualRepresents the maximum 401(k) match for calendar year 2024.
Car and Driver$17,765 AnnualCost for personal use of company car and driver; includes incremental fuel cost and driver’s salary/benefits.
Aircraft Usage$252,468 AnnualCost for personal use of company-provided aircraft; reimbursement required for use exceeding $250,000.
Other Contributions$5,000 AnnualContributions under Visa’s PAC Charitable Matching Program.

Performance Compensation

Data from  FY 2024

Performance Shares Compensation for 2024

Metric ComponentThresholdTargetMaximumActual/Result
Primary Metric$8.70 $9.78 $10.46 Adjusted EPS-PS Result averaged at 161.4% of target
TSR Rank Modifier25th percentile (75% modifier) 50th percentile (100% modifier) 75th percentile (125% modifier) 64th percentile (114% modifier)

Final Payout

DescriptionValue
Primary Metric Result161.4% of target
Modifier Applied114%
Final Payout (capped at 200% of target)184% of target

Grant Details

DetailValue
Grant DateNovember 19, 2023
Grant Date Fair Value$3,466,728
Grant Date Stock Price$249.56 per share
Shares Granted (Threshold)6,595 shares
Shares Granted (Target)13,190 shares
Shares Granted (Maximum)26,380 shares

Vesting and Evaluation

AspectDetail
Vesting ScheduleVesting on November 30, 2026 for the first tranche
Performance PeriodFiscal years 2024, 2025, and 2026
ConditionsAnnual EPS performance for each year and TSR Rank modifier applied at period end

This comprehensive explanation details the performance compensation components, required performance metrics, targets, thresholds, maximum caps, weights, vesting schedule, and evaluation period for Ryan McInerney's performance shares in 2024.

Interviews

Visa CEO Ryan McInerney Talks AI | Bloomberg Talks thumbnail

Visa CEO Ryan McInerney Talks AI | Bloomberg Talks

Bloomberg Podcasts
8:32 min
Apr 30, 2025
BC CEO Club: Ryan McInerney, CEO of Visa thumbnail

BC CEO Club: Ryan McInerney, CEO of Visa

Visa's AI intelligent commerce launch and the 'resilient' consumer thumbnail

Visa's AI intelligent commerce launch and the 'resilient' consumer

CNBC Television
16:30 min
May 1, 2025
Visa CEO: We see a lot of strength in the consumer thumbnail

Visa CEO: We see a lot of strength in the consumer

CNBC Television
4:52 min
Feb 21, 2025
Visa CEO Ryan Mclnerney Speaks On Digital Payments, India Growth & More | Rising Bharat Summit thumbnail

Visa CEO Ryan Mclnerney Speaks On Digital Payments, India Growth & More | Rising Bharat Summit

CNBC-TV18
23:22 min
Mar 23, 2024
Rising Bharat Summit 2024 : Indian Fin Techs Opened Our Minds On QR Payments, Says VISA CEO | N18V thumbnail

Rising Bharat Summit 2024 : Indian Fin Techs Opened Our Minds On QR Payments, Says VISA CEO | N18V

CNN-News18
34:47 min
Mar 19, 2024