7 Unknown facts about Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga

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7 interesting but unknown facts about Ajay Banga, the Padmashree awardee nominated to lead The World Bank

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Ajay Banga served MasterCard for 12 years before retiring as a CEO in Dec 2021

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Ajay Banga worked with US Govt. closely and served as a President's Advisory Committee for Trade Policy and Negotiations. 

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He was born in Pune, Maharashtra, on November 10, 1959 & his is father, Harbhajan Singh Banga, had served in the Indian Army and retired as a lieutenant general.

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Banga holds a BA degree from New Delhi's St Stephen's College, and PGP in Management from the prestigious Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Ahmedabad.

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The Indian government had, in 2016, awarded him with a Padma Shri, which is the fourth highest civilian honour.

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Banga is also a strong advocate for stronger ties between India and the United States. 

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Banga, currently vice chairman at private equity firm General Atlantic, has more than 30 years of business experience.

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