Richard Bialek | Chief Executive Officer
Global Technology Partners LLC

Rich Bialek is CEO of Global Technology Partners (GTP), a Tulsa, Oklahoma USA based prepaid processor serving the African markets. Immediately prior to joining GTP Rich was Head of Prepaid Products for Visa CEMEA based in Dubai UAE, where he was responsible for Prepaid Market and Product Development.  
Rich’s extensive experience in the payment industry includes senior-level positions managing payment businesses at Neiman Marcus, GE Capital and Ameritech. Rich also managed Consumer Credit Products for Visa International prior to the formation of Visa Inc. and held the post of Senior Vice President in charge of Strategic Research and Intelligence for Visa International. 
Rich earned a BA in Economics from Harvard College and was a Harvard College National Scholar and Boyden Scholar. He earned his MBA from the Harvard Business School and was a Harvard University National Fellow.