Celebrating 15 Years

Eileen

Simon

Mastercard

Purchase,

New York

Industry

Financial Services

Area of Expertise

Legal

Previous Board Experience

Private

In her current role as Chief Audit Executive at Mastercard, a global payment solutions technology company, Eileen provides and oversees independent, objective assurance on the design and effectiveness of the company’s risk management, internal controls, and governance processes. She proactively identifies and mitigates risk while supporting business-focused solutions.

Eileen also develops and manages content for the Audit Committee of the Mastercard Board of Directors, where she is a regular presenter and strategic advisor. She constructs and maintains the Audit Committee and Internal Audit charters for annual board approval. Eileen played an integral role in the formation of the Mastercard Board Risk Committee and actively participates in the company’s Executive Risk Committee.

Throughout her career at Mastercard, Eileen has built deep expertise in product development, fraud, and cybersecurity. As General Counsel for Global Businesses, she led a legal team supporting mergers and acquisitions, product development, marketing, operations and technology, and data and services.

In her role as Chief Franchise Integrity Officer, Eileen focused on customer performance and enhancing the security of the payments ecosystem. Her responsibilities included fraud detection and mitigation, data breach investigation and remediation, and customer compliance programs. Later, as Chief Franchise Development Officer, she oversaw licensing and onboarding, systems automation, and rules development.

Eileen initially joined Mastercard to manage the company’s commercial litigation docket, concentrating on competition law. She began her legal career as an antitrust counselor and litigator at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP, where she advised clients across the financial services, airline, and other consumer-based industries.

Code of Conduct: Governing Data & Emerging Tech

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Your First Board Meeting: A Director’s Playbook

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Tactics that Work: Case Studies in Navigating Shareholder Activism

In this tactical, director-focused session, participants will engage in case-based exercises to dissect real campaigns and pressure scenarios. From activist letters to proxy fights, explore how boards can craft strategic responses that reinforce governance integrity, protect corporate reputation, and align with long-term priorities. Walk away with actionable tactics and frameworks to strengthen board preparedness in the face of growing investor scrutiny.

Inside the Boardroom: Resilience Planning in Action

This interactive session places directors inside the boardroom during moments of disruption. Through tabletop exercises and real-world scenarios, participants will explore how boards can apply structured frameworks to assess geopolitical risk, anticipate threats, and make decisive decisions under pressure. Designed as a classroom-style session, this breakout provides practical tools to strengthen oversight and build a proactive board response strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.

Reputation & Response: How Boards Navigate Shareholder Activism

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Navigating Global Markets: Trade, Tariffs, and Supply Chain Strategy

As global disruptions reshape business models, this panel will explore how boards can navigate the practical complexities of trade, tariffs, and supply chain shifts across regions. Panelists will share how directors are guiding companies through regulatory changes, sourcing challenges, and new market risks, while seizing opportunities for growth and operational agility.

Strengthening Oversight: Risk Management and Board Resilience

This keynote will equip directors to think globally about risk through the lens of geopolitical foresight, cross-border tensions, and long-term instability. Learn how boards can strengthen oversight and guide enterprise-wide resilience by anticipating disruption and embedding a proactive risk culture in a changing world.