With 19 years of extensive banking experience, Kareem is a distinguished leader in Global Transaction Banking. His journey in the financial sector began in 2006 at NSGB, specializing in trade operations before transitioning to corporate banking. He played a pivotal role in leading the Export Desk...

Ahmadullah Abdul Hadi is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the retail industry, currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Giordano Saudi Arabia. With over 15 years of experience in the field, Ahmadullah has honed his expertise in operations management, strategic...

Yakup Akgul is a seasoned expert with over 16 years of experience in CRM, Loyalty, and Customer Analytics, spanning the Banking and Airlines sectors. Known for his strategic leadership and data-driven approach, Yakup has spearheaded initiatives that elevate customer engagement, drive revenue...

Shamim Akhtar is a seasoned E-commerce Country Manager with Brands for Less Group, bringing over a decade of experience in the digital commerce and retail industry. With a proven track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing online customer experiences, Shamim is a dynamic leader at the...

Accoamplished banking professional with expertise in payments products I have led launches of innovative products and services, driven revenue growth, optimized operations, and strengthened risk and fraud controls. Skilled in product development, CVP design, digital transformation, and team...

Ahmad Alharbi is a seasoned Partner and Consultant at Tatabu Business Consultancy, with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation in the financial services and digital commerce sectors. With over 15 years of experience in the industry, Ahmad has a deep understanding of...

Ghadi Ali is a distinguished entrepreneur, advisor, and fashion and retail expert with a proven track record of success in the industry. Recognized as one of the Top 50 Global Inspirational Women, Ghadi brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the world of digital commerce and payments. With...

Khaled Almomani is a seasoned professional with a strong background in the digital commerce and fintech industry. As the General Manager for Versuni in Saudi Arabia, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a proven track record of driving business growth and implementing...

Amer Almomen is a seasoned executive with a strong background in commercial strategy and business development. As the Chief Commercial Officer at Leejam Sports, he is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding the company's market presence in the sports and fitness industry. With over ...

Firas Alsahhar is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in social media marketing and digital strategy. As the Director of Social Media at Roshn Group, Firas brings a wealth of experience and expertise in developing and implementing innovative social media campaigns...

Seasoned international investment advisor.

Henry Amadiegwu is a transformative IT and cybersecurity leader with more than two decades of international experience driving innovation across banking, financial services, government, and corporate sectors. As Chief Information Officer at Zenith Bank UK, he has led some of the most ambitious...

Mahendra Arsapota is a seasoned professional with a passion for innovation and digital commerce. With a strong background in e-commerce and fintech, Mahendra has a proven track record of driving growth and success in the industry. Currently serving as the Head of Payments at Mumzworld, the leading...

Muzon Ashgar is a visionary entrepreneur and the Founder & CEO of MZN Bodycare, a rapidly growing beauty and wellness brand dedicated to creating high-quality, natural products that promote self-care and confidence. With a background in business and a passion for holistic health and...

Ahmad Bataineh is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in digital marketing and e-commerce. Currently serving as the Cluster Director of Digital Marketing at Hyatt Hotels, Ahmad is a visionary leader at the intersection of hospitality and technology. With a proven track record...

Katib Belkhodja is a seasoned Customer Centricity Director at Al-Futtaim Automotive, with a proven track record of driving customer-centric strategies and enhancing overall customer experience. With over 10 years of experience in the automotive industry, Katib has a deep understanding of the...

Sheldon Bennett is a Cyber Security Advisory Consultant and former CISO with 19+ years of experience leading IT, Cyber security, fraud investigation, and cybercrime prevention and investigation across global financial services and telecom sectors in Africa, the Middle East, and the UK. A pioneer in ...

Chief Digital Officer , with 23 years of C suite & leadership experience  across ecommerce, retail and digital transformation functionalities. Built and scaled 4 businesses over last 14 years across GCC , South Asia and Western Europe.      

Fakhar Iqbal Butt is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in customer value management (CVM), loyalty programs, and advanced analytics within the consumer marketing sector. Currently serving as the Vice President of CVM, Loyalty & Advanced Analytics at Mobily, one of Saudi...

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...

Frankie is Co-Founder of MawHub, a Saudi-focused recruitment partner helping startups and scaleups hire faster and smarter. Frankie focuses on building hiring models that help founders secure top talent.With a background in building and leading talent acquisition teams, he focuses on helping...

Dr. Nihal El Daly is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the fields of payments, fintech, and digital commerce. As the Managing Director of Axellerus Consultants, she brings a unique blend of expertise in strategy development, business transformation, and innovation. With a...

Amr El Fawal is a seasoned Supply Chain Senior Director at Henkel, with a proven track record of driving operational excellence and innovation in the consumer goods industry. With over 15 years of experience in supply chain management, Amr has a deep understanding of the complexities and challenges ...

Moemen Elhamalawy is a dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record of driving business growth and innovation in the consumer goods industry. Currently serving as the General Manager for Saudi Arabia at British American Tobacco, Moemen brings a wealth of experience and...

Ahmed Fahmy is a seasoned Digital Marketing & Ecommerce Manager with a proven track record of driving business growth through innovative digital strategies. With a strong background in the sports industry, Ahmed currently holds a key role at Leejam Sports, where he leverages his expertise to...

Lina Gallagher is a dynamic and visionary leader in the digital commerce industry, with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth. As the Founder and Managing Director of Emerce Consulting, Lina brings a wealth of expertise in payments, fintech, and digital commerce to the table. With...

Anuvrat Gaurav is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the digital commerce and fintech industry. As the Regional Country Director at SellAnyCar.com, Anuvrat brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving business growth and innovation in the rapidly evolving digital...

Evgeniya Gevorkyan is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in digital marketing and direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategies. Currently serving as the Digital Marketing & D2C Director at Versuni, a leading e-commerce company, Evgeniya is known for her innovative approach to...

With over 20 years of experience in consumer marketing across developed and emerging markets, Sayari Ghosh specializes in brand innovation, new product development, and global/regional category strategy to drive brand equity, portfolio diversification, and growth. Sayari spent 16+ years at Unilever ...

Maxim Haartsen is a visionary entrepreneur and the Co-founder and CEO of eJaby, a cutting-edge fintech company revolutionizing digital commerce in Saudi Arabia. With a strong background in technology and a passion for innovation, Maxim has been at the forefront of driving digital transformation in...

Banking Senior Executive, Startup Advisor and Intrapreneur, Hatem has worked in pretty much every angle of the financial services industry. Currently, Hatem is the Group Head of Innovation and Transformation in a leading Financial Institution in the Middle East, where he scales up strategic...

Kate Hardcastle is a renowned broadcaster, advisor, and author with a deep expertise in the field of retail and consumer behavior. With a career spanning over two decades, Kate has established herself as a leading voice in the industry, known for her insightful analysis and innovative...

Nauman Hassan, Regional Director for Middle East, North Africa, and PakistanNauman Hassan, holds the position of Regional Director for the Middle East, North Africa, and Pakistan (MENAP) at Paymentology. In this role, Nauman serves as the strategic liaison for Paymentology's clients in the...

Mamoun Hmidan is a seasoned professional in the digital commerce and fintech industry, currently serving as the Chief Business Officer at Wego. With a proven track record of driving business growth and innovation, Mamoun is a strategic leader with a deep understanding of the payments landscape in...

Abe Karar is a distinguished, high-integrity bilingual executive and technology leader with over 19 years of experience in financial services, fintech, and artificial intelligence. As the Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of Argentis AI, Abe spearheads the development and deployment of...

Banker and a Passionate Professional. Currently, working as the Chief Representative Officer for the Abu Dhabi Representative Office of Federal Bank and is responsible for the business and operations of the office as also the teams in Middle East. He is inspired of creativity at work and deeply...

Chirin Khawatmi is a seasoned marketing and branding expert with a passion for driving business growth through innovative strategies. As the Chief Brand Officer at Mumzworld, the leading e-commerce platform for mother and baby products in the Middle East, Chirin brings a wealth of experience in...

Ahmad Kheir is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in digital marketing and e-commerce. As the Director of Digital Marketing and E-Commerce at Five Hotels And Resorts, Ahmad has demonstrated his expertise in driving online strategies that enhance brand visibility and increase revenue ...

Samya Lakhouired is Head of Global Marketing at PayTic, a SaaS platform revolutionizing card payment ops management globally. With 12+ years across the payment ecosystem and a Harvard FinTech certificate, she specializes in payment security, open banking standards, and AI-driven financial...

Jayesh Maganlal is a seasoned executive with a proven track record in leading digital transformation and innovation within the financial services industry. As the Group Chief Information & Digital Officer at Roshn Group, Jayesh is responsible for driving the organization's digital strategy...

Hannalie is a highly driven, human-centric entrepreneur and business leader with extensive experience in Banking and Payments. For nearly two decades she has led diverse teams in large global financial services groups as a visionary changemaker.   With her passion for people and business...

Sofiene Marzouki is a dynamic and results-driven Chief Growth Officer with a proven track record of driving business growth and innovation in the digital commerce and fintech sectors. With a strong background in strategic planning, market expansion, and revenue generation, Sofiene has successfully...

Rohit Mathew is a senior leader in Financial Services consulting, currently co-leading the MENA practice at Publicis Sapient. With deep expertise across retail & SME, corporate, investment, and central banking, he has successfully delivered programs across strategy & operating models - to...

Rodolfo Modena is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in customer insights and market knowledge. As the Customer & Market Knowledge Director at Alshaya, he plays a pivotal role in driving strategic decisions and enhancing customer experiences in the ever-evolving digital...

After a decade as a technology consultant across multiple European countries, Alexandre transitioned into digital payments as e-commerce surged in popularity. He applied his expertise across various industries, including Telecommunications and FMCG, before joining the Travel sector. Since...

Mohamed Nabil is an accomplished strategic planning and digital transformation leader with over 13 years of experience driving innovation, data analytics, and business performance in the banking sector. As Deputy Manager of Strategic Planning at the National Bank of Egypt, Mohamed has led critical...

Saad Nafisah is a results-driven leader in Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies with a proven record of delivering impactful digital transformation initiatives. Combining deep technical expertise with strategic business insight, he bridges the gap between innovation and organizational...

Rami Naser is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the food industry. Currently serving as the Regional Sales Director at Nadec Foods, Rami is a strategic leader known for his exceptional sales acumen and business development skills. With a proven track record of driving...

Sohail Nawaz is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the payments, fintech, and digital commerce sectors. As the Director of SECURE EYE LIMITED, Sohail has demonstrated a strong track record of driving innovation and growth in the industry. With a keen eye for emerging trends and...

Roxana Nicolescu is a dynamic and results-driven marketing professional with a proven track record of driving brand growth and engagement through innovative strategies. As the Vice President of Brand Marketing and Social Media at Wego, a leading online travel marketplace, Roxana brings a wealth of...

Kaushal Pilikuli is a dynamic and results-driven Vice President at Wego, a leading online travel marketplace. With a strong background in digital commerce, payments, and fintech, Kaushal leads the ShopCash & Loyalty division at Wego, where he is responsible for driving innovation and growth in...

Pragashani Reddy is Executive Director of Digital in the Business Banking Exco for Absa Group, recently nominated for ICT Trailblazer of the Year 2025 and named as one of the Top 100 Influential Women in Tech 2025.  Pragashani is Six Sigma certified with a vast and varied career history in all the...

Ramy Refaat is an accomplished IT professional with a proven track record of driving digital transformation in the financial sector. Currently serving as the IT Manager for Digital Transformation at the National Bank of Egypt, Ramy is at the forefront of revolutionizing the way banking services are ...

Tiago Rocha da Silva is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the telecommunications industry. As the Chief Commercial Officer at Zain Saudi Arabia, he leads the strategic direction and commercial operations of one of the leading telecommunications companies in the region. With over ...

I am Hussain Sajjad Ali Al Lawati, a passionate and results-oriented business professional with 15+ years of experience in fields of Information Technology, Innovation and Digital Transformation. Throughout my career, I have consistently demonstrated a strong ability to lead and drive...

Amal Sghaier is a seasoned CRM Manager with a passion for leveraging data-driven strategies to enhance customer relationships and drive business growth. With a proven track record of implementing successful CRM initiatives, Amal brings a wealth of experience in developing personalized customer...

Zaheer Shaikh is the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of Al Maryah Community Bank LLC, with 24 years of experience as an Information Technology (IT) professional with strong expertise in IT management, Information, Cyber Security,  Data Privacy and IT enterprise architecture. Being a...

Hassan Sharif is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in procurement and purchasing management within the retail industry. Currently serving as the Purchasing Director at BinDawood Group, one of the leading retail companies in Saudi Arabia, Hassan brings a wealth of experience and...

Majed Sidani is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the e-commerce industry. Currently serving as the Director of E-Commerce for Panda Retail Company, one of the leading retail giants in Saudi Arabia, Majed brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a strong...

Jean Sideris is Managing Director for the MENA region and is based in Dubai. He has over 20 years’ experience in payments and financial services in the areas of strategy, financial analysis, pricing & interchange, product development, regulation and financial inclusion. He has supported...

Frances Simowitz, CEO of Quay Acceleration (Recently rebranded from WEVE Acceleration) - Frances is the President and CEO of QUAY Acceleration(Recently rebranded from WEVE Acceleration). Based in New York City, she is an expert in launching business in the US market. Previous to QUAY, she has 10...

Plama Spetsova is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in the tech and digital commerce industry. As the General Manager of Tech & Digital Commerce at Apparel Group, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving innovative strategies to enhance the...

Ihab Tabbara, executive director, book author, TEDx speaker, and mentor holds an MBA from London Business School where he was recognized for his outstanding contributions and honored with a Student Achievement Award. With an entrepreneurial spirit and a creative and forward-thinking growth...

Paula Tavangar is a seasoned entrepreneur, who currently serves as Chief Investment Officer at Injaz Capital. Prior to that, Paula was focused on venture capital as Principal at SwissBorg Ventures. With a strong background in quantitative strategies, Paula co-founded Genesis Capital...

Farah Anwar Vahedna is a seasoned professional in the beauty and e-commerce industry, currently serving as the Beauty E-commerce Director at Coty. With a strong background in digital commerce and a passion for innovation, Farah has a proven track record of driving growth and success in the...

Agata Wolska is an accomplished director and manager who can bring a unique blend of leadership and digital expertise to any organization. She has earned a solid reputation for delivering results and fostering success through her extensive experience in the fintech and banking sector, working in...

Amal Yaghi is a seasoned Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner working at MawHub, with extensive experience driving recruitment across diverse sectors in regions like MENA, South Asia, and Europe. She specializes in building high-performing teams, aligning talent strategies with business growth, and...

Bahjat Yousfi is an accomplished Executive Vice President of Sales Operations at Abdul Samad Al Qurashi, a leading fragrance and luxury goods company in Saudi Arabia. With over 15 years of experience in sales and business development, Bahjat has a proven track record of driving revenue growth and...

Majed Zantout is a highly skilled marketing professional, holding a Master's degree in Business Administration - Marketing and possessing additional certifications in Brand Management, strategic thinking, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), and Google Analytics Management. Over 18 years, he has...