With over 10 years of experience, Ahmed has developed a strong background in payment systems, banking regulations, Fintech and Mobile money. He began his career at the Central Bank of Oman, where he played a pivotal role in developing the national payment system law and regulation. He also engaged in licensing and regional payment system projects in collaboration with GCC Central banks and the World Bank. During his tenure at Ooredoo Oman, Ahmed gained has valuable expertise in managing financial services and introducing new products, such as mobile wallets, airtime and data lending.
Kasey Chappelle has worked in risk and compliance for more than two decades, holding leadership roles in major multinational companies like Vodafone, eBay and American Express. Most recently, she helped payments unicorn GoCardless grow from fewer than 200 people in the UK to almost 1000 around the world. In her five years there, she built their enterprise, operational and technology risk programmes, expanding from her core expertise in privacy, security, resiliency, incident management and third-party risk management. Holding American degrees in communications and law, she started her career in the telecoms and technology law practice at Washington, DC, law firm Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Sean is a member of the Group Exco, and heads up finance, operations and pmo for the group. Prior to joining Ooredoo Fintech he was the Chief Digital and Automation Officer and CTO for the Apex Group. Sean has held a range of senior leadership roles at BlackRock, Barclays, AXA and LEAR Corporation throughout his 25 year career, across finance, operational excellence, transformation, and digital. In his free time Sean enjoys playing golf, padel, tennis and watching his 3 sons play sport.
25 years of business experience with a mix of blue chip and SME executive and consulting experience. Tim has delivered complex projects across the world from the US and Europe to India and Indonesia for Cap Gemini, before heading up their Mobile Telco practice in the US. He has successfully built and sold his own start-up, as well as holding senior executive positions in Blue Chip Plcs. Tim holds a Doctorate in Business Strategy.
With over 20 years experience within sales and marketing leadership roles at global telco Vodafone, Simon is passionate about customer experience and brings a wealth of knowledge from working with Vodafone’s partner networks across Europe, Middle East, Africa, Asia & South America to drive commercial performance as well as experience in bringing innovative technology propositions to market. Simon holds a Business Studies degree and post graduate qualifications in business and marketing from Henley Management College and the Chartered Institute of Marketing respectively.
A commercial thought HR leader with experience designing and delivering HR strategies and programs in complex environments internationally, across diverse business models including M&A, start-up and scale-up, in sectors such as, commercial, technical, energy, services, sales & marketing. A trusted business partner with strategic thinking, strong commercial mindset and ability to influence business decisions by balancing short-term delivery and long-term value creation. Have a solid track record of growing and right sizing businesses, and of developing individual and organisational capabilities in a matrix structure, navigating complexity successfully. Reputation as Impact-led purpose driven, customer-focused, innovative, empathetic leader with a high sense of accountability, and ability to drive a culture of collaboration, high performance, trust and inclusion. Recipient of prestigious internal and external awards for significant contribution to people and culture agenda.
Petr Klimeš, specializes in the design and development of fintech ventures. Previously Petr held key roles at Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), including Head of Digital Business and Global Head of Marketing, where he spearheaded several successful digital projects, contributing to the bank's innovative endeavors. Petr also worked at Citigroup in Europe, focusing on marketing and digital banking, and Samba Financial Group. Petr brings over two decades of experience in marketing, branding and digital proposition design within the financial sector. He holds a graduate degree from Prague School of Economics.
Alistair brings over 15 years in-house experience to the team. His career includes holding prominent roles in international organizations, including as the General Counsel and Company Secretary at Curve, a leading fintech company known for consolidating multiple payment cards into one smart card and app, and Head of Legal, Corporate Functions, at TSB Bank. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Jurisprudence from the University of Oxford.
Kamran Ullah is a dynamic leader at Ooredoo Financial Services, with a passion for shaping the future of digital financial services. Kamran’s journey is marked by a commitment to innovation, customer-centricity, and the relentless pursuit of excellence for more than 15 years.
With a rich background of more than a decade in the fintech industry, Kamran was one of the early believers in mobile financial services. He played a pivotal role in the growth of Easypaisa, a leading fintech brand under Telenor, making substantial contributions to its success.
In his current role as Head of Products for Mobile Financial Services, Kamran has been a driving force behind the transformation of Ooredoo’s fintech business. His leadership has led to remarkable achievements in areas like cross border transfers, payments, and wallets. Kamran’s vision and strategic approach have significantly enhanced user experiences, making Ooredoo Money apps chart-toppers in Qatar.
Hager Lamine is a Corporate Lawyer with over 20 years of experience in both International Law Firm and in-house expertise in multinational Telecoms groups in the MENA region like Orascom Telecom and Ooredoo. During years she has been Head of Legal and Regulatory and Board of Directors Secretary advising the Senior Executives and Board members on Legal and Regulatory requirements, legal risks, commercial and financial transactions. Most recently, she developed an expertise in Compliance and Data Privacy and lead the development of Corporate Compliance Program within Ooredoo Group.
Ankit has over 10 years of expertise in Technology and Financial services. Previously serving as the Head of Global Data Platforms at Barclays UK and as a Senior Data Architect at Amazon, he brings invaluable experience to the team. Additionally, he co-founded Loop Money Sharing, where he served as the CTO. His background showcases proficiency in Big Data, Databases, Data Science and Cloud technologies, managing diverse teams across various locations. With an educational background from the University of California, Berkeley, he is a strong and innovative leader in the financial services industry.
Mirko, a visionary business leader, pioneers and innovates using technology to create new paths for others. He's passionate about building digital businesses, leading people, and supporting endeavors that combine technology and human creativity for a better world. In 2021, he co-founded Loop Money, a groundbreaking fintech startup, which was later acquired by Tandem Bank in February 2023, backed by top-tier PE funds (Pollen Street Capital and Qatar Investment Authority). Before Loop Money, Mirko spent over 20 years leading large-scale P&Ls and digital divisions at Salesforce, Vodafone
Fatima Sultan Al Kuwari was appointed Ooredoo Group Chief Human Resources Officer in April 2021 and Chairperson of Ooredoo Maldives in December 2021. She is an experienced telecommunications executive, with more than 16 years of experience in commercial, marketing, product development, digital transformation, vendor-relationship management and brand & communication. Before taking-up her role as the Group’s CHRO, Fatima was Ooredoo Qatar’s Chief Consumer Officer. Previously, she was Ooredoo’s Acting Group Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). She holds a B.S. in Computer Science from University of Qatar, an Executive Masters in Leadership from Georgetown University, USA and an MBA (specialising in Marketing) from the University of Liverpool in the United Kingdom.
Sheikh Ali is the CEO of Ooredoo Qatar. He has many years of management experience and is well-versed in the tasks and responsibilities of executive leadership, whether in Ooredoo Qatar or the Ooredoo Group, since joining the company in 2013. Sheikh Ali holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law.
Aziz was appointed Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Ooredoo Group in November 2020. He has been a Board member of Ooredoo Group since 2011. Previously, he served as Deputy Undersecretary for Budget, Treasury and Financial affairs at the Ministry of Finance. Prior to that, he was the Co-head of Mergers and Acquisitions at Qatar Investment Authority. He is also a Board Member at Accor SA since 2015. In March 2021, he was appointed as Board member of KATARA Hospitality and member of the Board of Trustees of Qatar Museums. In December 2021, he was appointed on the Board of Commissioners of Indosat. Aziz holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from ESLSCA University.
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We have built a strong international team with a proven track record across financial services, technology, regulatory & marketing.
Ooredoo Fintech is a fast-growing company that is on a mission to revolutionize the way people manage their finances. We are also unique in offering the heritage and stability of a hugely successful founding group, Ooredoo.
But we're more than just a startup. We're a team of passionate and talented people who are committed to making a real difference in the world, so we are always on the lookout for outstanding talent.
If you're ready to join a team that is changing the world, we encourage you to apply to one of our open positions on our Linkedin Page.
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The Marketing and Sales Lead at OFT Oman will be entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of sculpting and driving the organization's marketing and sales strategies, thereby fostering business growth and expanding market reach.
This role involves rigorous market research for understanding customer needs, thorough analysis of market trends and competitor strategies and development of innovative marketing campaigns. In addition, the lead will design comprehensive sales strategies, handling everything from product development to sales force management.
The success will hinge on the ability to ensure that the branding, marketing and sales initiatives resonate with target audiences, culminating in significant market penetration and sustainable revenue growth.
Send your CV: hr@oft.com
Job description text sample
The Marketing and Sales Lead at OFT Oman will be entrusted with the pivotal responsibility of sculpting and driving the organization's marketing and sales strategies, thereby fostering business growth and expanding market reach.
This role involves rigorous market research for understanding customer needs, thorough analysis of market trends and competitor strategies and development of innovative marketing campaigns. In addition, the lead will design comprehensive sales strategies, handling everything from product development to sales force management.
The success will hinge on the ability to ensure that the branding, marketing and sales initiatives resonate with target audiences, culminating in significant market penetration and sustainable revenue growth.
Send your CV: hr@oft.com