Indian-born Banga took the top job at MasterCard last year after a stellar career at Citigroup. Today about a third of the world's credit cards bear the MasterCard brand, making it the second-biggest card network after Visa. MasterCard has perhaps the strongest brand in its sector, and its stock price is up 49.5% in the past year. But Banga recently estimated that the company could face at least $500 million in liabilities relating to price-fixing suits currently pending against MasterCard and Visa.
He rescued the coffee chain. It had record financial results this year. Now the CEO is on a campaign to save the country from its politicians. Here's how he blends capitalism and activism.
