Global Payments Inc. announced the appointment of Vivek Sankaran, former CEO of Albertsons Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2026. Sankaran brings significant experience in technology and digital transformations from his roles at Albertsons and PepsiCo. This appointment follows Global Payments’ recent acquisition of Worldpay and divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business, signaling a strategic focus on commerce solutions.
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Global Payments appoints former Albertsons CEO to board of directors
Global Payments Inc. announced the appointment of Vivek Sankaran, former CEO of Albertsons Companies, to its Board of Directors, effective February 19, 2026. Sankaran brings significant experience in technology and digital transformations from his roles at Albertsons and PepsiCo. This appointment follows Global Payments’ recent acquisition of Worldpay and divestiture of its Issuer Solutions business, signaling a strategic focus on commerce solutions.