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Global Payments Inc. has appointed Vivek Sankaran as a new independent director to its Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2026. Sankaran brings extensive leadership experience in technology-driven transformations and operational excellence from major consumer brands, strengthening the board as the company integrates Worldpay and advances its global commerce vision.
Sankaran’s background in scaling complex organizations and driving digital innovation aligns closely with Global Payments’ focus on seamless payment solutions, smarter operations, and exceptional client experiences across online, in-store, and omnichannel environments. His appointment enhances governance and strategic oversight during a pivotal period of integration and differentiation in the payments landscape.
As former CEO of Albertsons Companies, Sankaran spearheaded transformative initiatives that improved operational efficiency and digital capabilities across a vast retail network. At PepsiCo, he led Frito-Lay North America, overseeing one of the world’s largest snack portfolios. Earlier, as a McKinsey partner, he advised leading global enterprises on strategy and execution. Sankaran holds an MBA from the University of Michigan, a master’s in manufacturing from Georgia Institute of Technology, and a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology in Chennai.
Global Payments is a leading payment technology and software company that powers commerce for businesses of all sizes worldwide. We help businesses grow with confidence by delivering innovative solutions that enable seamless payment acceptance, smarter operations and exceptional client experiences – online, in store and everywhere in between. With its global reach, local expertise and scale, Global Payments manages trillions in payments volume and billions of transactions across more than 175 countries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Global Payments is a Fortune 500® company and a member of the S&P 500.
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