The MENA Fintech Association (MFTA) has made an exciting announcement regarding the appointment of Akshay Chopra to its advisory board. Currently serving as Vice President and Head of Innovation & Design for CEMEA at Visa, Chopra brings with him over 16 years of financial innovation experience.
Leading a team responsible for driving Visa’s innovation strategy in the CEMEA region, Chopra has been instrumental in implementing payment technologies such as tokenization, contactless payments, mobile wallets, and small merchant solutions. With seven fintech and payments patents secured, and a history of investing in tech startups, Chopra is a respected figure in the fintech industry. Prior to his role at Visa, he worked at S&P, CEB (now Gartner), and Deloitte, where he launched one of the world’s first Greenhouse models that utilized design thinking, management consulting, and analytics to solve complex problems.
MFTA Chairman, Nameer Khan, expressed his enthusiasm for Chopra’s appointment, acknowledging his expertise in fintech and innovation, which he believes will provide invaluable insight to MENA’s fintech community. With governments investing more in technology and innovation, the fintech ecosystem in the region is growing rapidly. MFTA, a non-profit industry association for fintech in the region, aims to promote fintech growth and development through education, collaboration, and advocacy.
Chopra’s appointment is significant for the MENA fintech industry, considering his impressive track record and experience. He is well-equipped to support MFTA’s objectives and foster the growth of the region’s fintech ecosystem. As a member of the advisory board, Chopra will provide strategic guidance and support, driving discussions with industry leaders and stakeholders to advance fintech innovation in the MENA region.
The increasing investment in technology and innovation by governments and businesses is laying the foundation for significant growth in the MENA fintech industry in the years ahead. With Chopra’s expertise and experience, he is a valuable addition to MFTA’s advisory board, helping to promote the growth and development of the region’s fintech ecosystem. As fintech’s continue to innovate and transform real-life situations and businesses in the MENA region, Chopra believes that an inclusive and ingenious approach is the way forward.
In conclusion, Chopra’s appointment to MFTA’s advisory board is a significant achievement for the MENA fintech industry. MFTA’s objectives of promoting fintech growth and development in the region through advocacy, education, and collaboration are now further bolstered with Chopra’s experience and expertise. As the fintech industry in the MENA region continues to flourish, Chopra’s appointment comes at a critical time when strategic guidance and support are essential for the growth and development of the sector. With his leadership and vision, MFTA is well-equipped to continue fostering the growth of the region’s fintech ecosystem.
In summary, the MENA Fintech Association has appointed Akshay Chopra to its advisory board, a highly experienced individual with a proven track record in the fintech industry. Chopra will provide strategic guidance and support to MFTA, promoting fintech growth and development in the MENA region through education, collaboration, and advocacy. His appointment comes at a time when the fintech industry in the region is growing rapidly, and investment in technology and innovation is increasing. Chopra’s experience and expertise make him a valuable addition to the advisory board, and he is well-equipped to foster the growth and development of the region’s fintech ecosystem.