The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) announced that Kelly Mahon Tullier of Visa has joined the USISPF Board of Directors.
In her role at Visa, Tullier serves as Vice Chair and Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer.
She leads Visa’s human resources, communications and government engagement, and her portfolio covers inclusive impact and sustainability, transformation and corporate services functions, including real estate, aviation, security and global events, according to a USISPF press release.
She is responsible for fostering a culture that prioritizes impact, growth and inclusivity to attract and retain the best talent, create a safe and engaging environment, and drive Visa’s advocacy and external reputation initiatives.
In a press release, the USISPF stated: “The US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) is pleased to welcome Kelly Mahon Tullier of Visa to the Board of Directors.”
John Chambers, chairman of the USISPF, said Kelly Mahon Tullier’s perspective will be invaluable as India continues to invest in the best technical talent to digitize its financial system.
John Chambers said, “India’s digital banking revolution has been one of the most transformative efforts the country has ever undertaken, driving economic growth and providing a more inclusive experience for its citizens. As India continues to invest in top tech talent to digitize its financial systems, Kelly’s perspective on the USISPF Board will be invaluable.”
“I look forward to seeing how their knowledge and experience will help support not only the country’s ambitions in this industry, but also the larger goal of building digital corridors of trust and economic opportunity between the US and India,” he added.
Mukesh Aghi, President and CEO of USISPF, said he was delighted to welcome Kelly Mahon Tullier to the USISPF Board of Directors.
Mukesh Aghi said, “India has emerged as one of the most attractive markets for fintech and payments companies. Visa has been a household name in India for decades. The ubiquity of digital payments in the smallest and most remote corners of the country demonstrates that this is India’s techade. Kelly’s experience, expertise and leadership at Visa will be invaluable to the USISPF’s work in helping policymakers grow India’s digital economy and increase digital trade between the United States and India.”
Kelly Mahon Tullier said she was “honored” to join the USISPF board. She stated, “I am honored to join the board of the US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF), an influential organization dedicated to strengthening U.S.-India business relations.”
Stressing that Visa supports the work of the USISPF, Tullier said, “Visa strongly supports the work of the USISPF as we look to build on our 40+ years of association to achieve our shared goals of advancing India’s innovative payments landscape and making the digital economy accessible to all,” said Kelly Mahon Tullier, Vice Chair, Chief People and Corporate Affairs Officer at Visa.”
Previously, Mahon Tullier served as General Counsel, leading the payments company’s legal and compliance function. In 2021, she expanded her role to include the additional responsibilities of communications, corporate services and human resources organizations, and more recently government engagement, inclusive impact and sustainability, and transformation.