As Global Head of Commercial Solutions for Mastercard, Chad is active with the Pride Business Resource Group to ensure LGBTQ+ voices are heard and that Mastercard is an inclusive workplace for LGBTQ+ communities. He is a prominent public speaker by encouraging LGBTQ+ leadership and awareness within the Financial Services industry. He also sponsors Mastercard’s Pride activations in various cities around the globe allowing colleagues to come together in person and celebrate. In addition, he is engaged online and uses both internal and external platforms to advocate for LGBTQ+ people in businesses and beyond. Prior to his current role at Mastercard, Chad was Co-Chair of the Americas LGBTQ+ Community Engagement Committee. He has focused on supporting North and South American local charities and community services teams, spearheaded donations for LGBTQ+ covid relief fund, and Co-Chaired Americas LGBTQ+ Client Engagement Committee with a focus on creating an LGBTQ+ client network.
