Financial technology is reshaping the banking landscape across the Middle East and Africa, driven by innovative leaders transforming access to financial services. From digital payments to fintech-driven solutions, these 10 influential executives are at the forefront of revolutionizing the industry in the region:
- Abdulaziz Al Jouf (Founder and CEO of PayTabs, Saudi Arabia) – a leading payment solutions provider in the MENA region, PayTabs processes billions in transactions annually and has been driving regional digital transformation since 2014.
- Nasser Saleh (Founder and CEO of MadfooatCom, Jordan) – MadfooatCom revolutionized bill payments and other financial transactions in Jordan through the national eFAWATEERcom system.
- Hosam Arab (Co-founder and CEO of Tabby, Saudi Arabia) – Tabby is a fast-growing buy-now-pay-later (BNPL) fintech platform that serves millions of customers across Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
- Ashraf Sabry (Founding CEO of Fawry, Egypt) – Egypt’s largest e-payment network, Fawry provides financial services to millions and achieved a successful IPO launch in 2019.
- Jayesh Patel (CEO of Wio Bank, UAE) – a digital banking platform launched in 2022, Wio Bank offers personalized, tech-driven solutions for modern banking.
- Milkah Wachiuri (Chief Growth Officer at Cellulant, Kenya) – Cellulant is driving organizational growth and innovation in digital payments across Africa.
- Myriam Ben Sayeh (Crypto Risk Director at Mastercard, EEMEA) – Mastercard is leading risk and innovation strategies in the region’s digital and cryptocurrency ecosystems.
- Nora Labuschagne (COO of Sanlam Fintech, South Africa) – Sanlam Fintech has found success through streamlined operations and leveraging broader organizational capabilities.
- Aalya Ghouli (Head of Fintech, GreenTech and Startups in Africa at BNP Paribas, Morocco) – BNP Paribas is constantly advancing fintech initiatives, leveraging its 25 years of experience in the region.
- Wajeeha H. Awadh (Chief Digital Officer at Al Baraka Group, Bahrain) – Al Baraka Group is implementing several leading digital banking and fintech projects in the region.
