Michael Fraccaro

Chair

As Board Chair, Michael Fraccaro brings decades of leadership experience in driving high-performance cultures, fostering innovation, and building strong, mission-driven teams. A Fortune 200 Chief People Officer, he has a proven ability to scale organizations and create environments where talent thrives—qualities that align perfectly with YPC’s commitment to excellence and mission to empower young voices. Michael was a YPC Honoree in 2018.

As Chief People Officer of Mastercard and a member of its Executive Leadership Team, Michael played a pivotal role in the company’s transformation into a payments industry leader and one of Fortune’s 2024 World’s Most Admired Companies. He holds a valuable global perspective shaped by working and living extensively in Asia, the Middle East, and North America.

In addition to YPC, Michael is a member of multiple not-for-profit and industry boards, including 50/50 Women on Boards and the HR Policy Association. Born and raised in Australia, Michael earned a Bachelor of Education from Australian Catholic University and a Master of Applied Science in Communication Management from the University of Technology, Sydney.