Hans Van Buylaere | Managing Director Middle East
Openway Group

Hans Van Buylaere is the Managing Director of OpenWay in the Middle East, where he leads business growth, strategic partnerships, and client success across the region’s dynamic payments landscape. With a degree in finance and more than 25 years of experience in banking technology, Hans brings deep expertise in core banking, payment solutions, and anti-money laundering systems. Before joining OpenWay in 2009, he held senior roles with leading fintech providers in Europe. At OpenWay, Hans is responsible for expanding the company’s footprint in the Middle East, identifying new business opportunities, fostering long-term client relationships, and ensuring the successful implementation of the Way4 digital payments software platform. His strong understanding of the region has helped position OpenWay as a trusted partner in the Middle East’s digital payments transformation.