MasterCard exec to get additional S Asia charge

Mon Sep 29, 2008 12:45pm IST

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MUMBAI (Reuters) - MasterCard Worldwide said on Monday its South East Asia head, Ajay Bhalla, has been given additional charge as executive vice-president for South Asia.

Bhalla would replace Sonny Sannon, who has announced his retirement, MasterCard said in a statement.

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