Murat Cagri Suzer was named Network International’s Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) on Monday. He will be based in Dubai, location of Network International head office to drive the company’s expansion plan.
Under his direction, Network International will keep opening up new doors by providing customer-focused fintech solutions that are scalable, safe, and seamless, enabling both businesses and consumers to prosper.
Murat has a wealth of leadership expertise in the fintech and international payments industries. He formerly worked for BBVA in Turkey and the USA, where he oversaw the Payments, Crypto, Consumer and Digital Banking, and Corporate and Investment Banking groups.
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“We are pleased to welcome Murat on board. He brings extensive experience and expertise to this role and his passion for embracing new age technologies, and dedication to fostering a culture of innovation will steer Network International towards continued growth,” said the Board of Directors, Network International.
Murat expresses optimism
“I am delighted to join the exceptional team at Network International and continue to build on its strong foundation. We are serving our clients in more than 50 countries as the largest payments company in the Middle East and Africa. Leveraging our scale, technology, talent, and partner ecosystem, we will continue to deliver value to businesses while pursuing growth opportunities and expanding our product offerings further into fintech services,” said Murat Cagri Suzer, GCEO, Network International.
In 2024, Network International was acquired by a consortium led by Brookfield, which is dedicated to supporting Network International’s long-term growth and success as a strategic partner.
With over 30 years of experience, Network International has been offering customers innovative solutions through streamlined payment processes and a full range of payment products and services.
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About Network International
For more than 30 years, Network International has provided its clients with cutting-edge solutions that increase revenue and profitability while facilitating payments and commerce to support the growth of economies and businesses.
It has developed into the biggest acquirer in the United Arab Emirates and the primary facilitator of digital commerce in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. It offers a comprehensive range of payment services and solutions that are at the forefront of technological advancement.
It handled more than 1.6 billion transactions on more than 18 million payment credentials for more than 250 financial institutions in 2023, and processed more than $59 billion in payment volumes for over 130k merchants.
With a demonstrated track record of success in top regional and global organisations, its executive team has an average of 20 years of industry expertise in the financial services, payments, and technology sectors.
It has two business segments: Africa and the Middle East. The Middle East, which includes the important markets of Jordan, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, is its largest revenue segment.
It offers services in over 40 African nations, including South Africa, Nigeria, and Egypt, which are key markets. It has its head office in Dubai.