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GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (GPN)

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Board of Directors

Director information for GLOBAL PAYMENTS INC (data for year 2026)

NamePositionAgeQualifications and ExperienceCommittee MembershipsFiling Year
Archana DeskusFormer Chief Information Officer, Paypal Holdings, Inc.; Independent Director60["Technology, Digital Transformation and Innovation","Cybersecurity and Information Security","Public Company Experience"]["Audit","Technology","Integration","Compensation"]2026
Cameron M. BreadyChief Executive Officer, Global Payments Inc.54["Leadership and Senior Management Experience","Accounting and Finance","Industry Knowledge and Experience","Presiding at all meetings of the board (including executive sessions)","Conferring with the CEO on the Company’s strategy and strategic plan","Engaging with the CEO and the Company’s executive leadership team between board meetings on business developments","Generally approving information provided to the board, board meeting agendas and meeting schedules to ensure there is sufficient time for discussion of all agenda items","Leading board self-assessment interviews with all directors","Presiding over shareholder meetings","Representing the board in communications with major shareholders and other stakeholders, as needed","Creating and implementing the Company’s vision and mission","Leading the development of the Company’s strategies — both short and long-term","Setting meaningful and measurable operating and strategic goals for the Company","Establishing a strong performance management culture","Assessing and managing the Company’s exposure to risk","Serving as the primary interface between management and the board","Reviewing organizational structure needs and developing ongoing management succession plans","Representing the face of the Company to stakeholders","Providing regular updates and information to the board on all key issues and business developments and status of operations"]["Integration","Compensation"]2026
Connie D. McDanielChair of the Board, Virtus Mutual Fund Family; Independent Director67["Accounting and Finance. Ms. McDaniel brings extensive experience in corporate finance, financial accounting, and financial management, having served as Vice President, Global Finance Transformation and Vice President, Controller at The Coca-Cola Company.","Public Company Experience. Ms. McDaniel brings significant understanding of the financial and reporting requirements of public companies and experience navigating the strategic and operational challenges that are unique to public companies.","Regulatory Compliance. Ms. McDaniel brings strong experience navigating complex legal and regulatory issues, compliance obligations, and governmental policies in multiple jurisdictions."]["Governance and Nominating (Chair)","Audit","Governance"]2026
David L. GreenChief Administrative Officer58["Chief Administrative Officer (July 2024 – January 2026)","Chief Administrative and Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary (June 2023 – July 2024)","General Counsel and Corporate Secretary (November 2013 – June 2023)"][]2026
F. Thaddeus ArroyoFormer Chief Strategy & Development Officer, AT&T, Inc.; Independent Director62["Cybersecurity and Information Security","Technology, Digital Transformation and Innovation","Strategic Planning and Mergers and Acquisitions","Former Chief Strategy and Development Officer of AT&T, Inc.","Former Chief Executive Officer of AT&T Consumer","Chief Executive Officer of AT&T Business","Chief Executive Officer of AT&T Mexico, LLC","President-Technology Development of AT&T","Chief Information Officer of AT&T"]["Technology (Chair)","Governance and Nominating"]2026
Joe Osnoss[][]2026
John G. BrunoChief Executive Officer, National Veterinary Associates; Independent Director61["Leadership and Senior Management Experience","Human Capital Management","Technology, Digital Transformation and Innovation"]["Compensation (Chair)","Technology","Compensation","Audit"]2026
Joia M. JohnsonFormer Chief Administrative Officer, Hanesbrands Inc.; Independent Director66["Risk Management. Ms. Johnson brings extensive experience identifying and navigating complex legal, regulatory and operational risks.","Human Capital Management. Ms. Johnson brings substantial human capital management experience encompassing recruitment, retention, succession planning for key roles.","Regulatory Compliance. Ms. Johnson brings extensive experience navigating complex legal and regulatory landscapes and managing regulatory compliance obligations."]["Compensation","Governance and Nominating","Audit","Governance"]2026
Joseph H. OsnossManaging Partner, Silver Lake; Independent Director48["Public Company Experience","Strategic Planning and Mergers and Acquisitions","Technology, Digital Transformation and Innovation"]["Compensation","Integration"]2026
Kirsten M. KliphouseIndependent Director59["Former President of Google Cloud Americas","Cybersecurity and Information Security","Technology, Digital Transformation and Innovation","Global Business Experience"]["Governance & Nominating","Technology","Audit","Governance","Compensation"]2026
M. Troy WoodsIndependent Chair of the Board75["Industry Knowledge and Experience","Leadership and Senior Management Experience","Strategic Planning and Mergers and Acquisitions"]["Integration"]2026
Patricia A. WatsonFormer Chief Information and Technology Officer, NCR Atleos; Independent Director59["Extensive experience leading payments and financial services companies as a former executive at NCR Atleos, NCR Corporation, Total System Services (TSYS) and Bank of America.","Deep knowledge and understanding of payment processing and its position within financial services and consumer commerce.","Experience identifying and managing technology and security risks.","Wealth of experience and knowledge in cybersecurity and information security, including global risk management.","Former EVP, Chief Information and Technology Officer at NCR Alteos Corporation.","Former Chief Information Officer of NCR Corporation.","Former President of Cloud Collaboration and Enterprise Collaboration at Intrado Corporation.","Former Global Chief Information Officer at Total System Services (TSYS).","Held senior technology leadership roles at Bank of America and served as CIO of The Brink’s Company."]["Audit","Integration"]2026
Robert Baldwin[]["Audit"]2026
Ryan J. LoyChief Technology Officer49["Partner, McKinsey & Company (2025 – 2022)","Board Advisor, Stellar Cyber (2020 – 2022)","Chief Information Officer, EBSCO Industries, Inc. (2022 – 2018)","Board Member, TechBridge, Inc. (2022 – 2017)"][]2026
Thaddeus Arroyo[]["Audit","Compensation"]2026
Troy Woods[]["Audit"]2026
Vivek SankaranFormer President and Chief Executive Officer, Albertsons Companies, Inc.63["Leadership and Senior Management Experience","Global Business Experience","Human Capital Management"]["Technology","Audit","Compensation"]2026
William B. PlummerFormer Chief Financial Officer, United Rentals Inc.; Independent Director67["Accounting and Finance. Mr. Plummer has extensive financial and accounting expertise, with significant experience in corporate finance, financial accounting, and financial management.","Public Company Experience. Mr. Plummer brings significant experience managing the financial responsibilities, reporting requirements and audit framework of public companies.","Risk Management. Mr. Plummer has extensive experience managing and mitigating financial and operational risks."]["Audit (Chair)","Technology"]2026