Ambassador Michael Froman serves as vice chairman and president, Strategic Growth for Mastercard. In that role he is responsible for growing strategic partnerships, scaling new business opportunities, and advancing the company’s efforts to partner with governments and other institutions to address major economic issues. Prior to joining Mastercard, Ambassador Froman was affiliated with the Council on Foreign Relations and continues to serve as a distinguished fellow. In September 2018, Ambassador Froman joined the Board of Directors of The Walt Disney Company. Ambassador Froman held several executive positions at Citigroup, including CEO of its international insurance business, COO of its $50 billion alternative investments business and head of its infrastructure investment business. Ambassador Froman received a bachelor’s degree in public and international affairs from Princeton University, a doctorate in international relations from Oxford University, and a law degree from Harvard Law School, where he was an editor of the Harvard Law Review.