Reeta  Roy

Reeta Roy

Reeta Roy is president and CEO at the Mastercard Foundation. Under Reeta’s leadership, the foundation has focused its work on Africa since 2009; committed to a goal of ensuring 75% of its partners are African organizations; and based the majority of the foundation’s operations, staff, and leadership, including Reeta herself, in Africa. Reeta was previously divisional vice president of global citizenship and policy at Abbott and vice president at the Abbott Fund. She holds a Master of Arts in Law and Diplomacy from Tufts University and seven honorary doctorates.

Latest Articles

Opinion: Educating girls generates economic transformation in Africa

Opinion: Educating girls generates economic transformation in Africa

over 1 year ago // Sponsored by the Mastercard Foundation

Africa's young and large workforce presents an unprecedented opportunity to generate economic transformation. But it hinges on a critical factor: harnessing the full energy and talents of young women and girls across Africa.

Opinion: Equal vaccine access isn't charity, it's our best tool

Opinion: Equal vaccine access isn't charity, it's our best tool

about 4 years ago // COVID-19

Africa has done its part in the global fight against COVID-19. Now it's time for wealthy countries to do theirs.