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- ✓Mastercard appoints Yasemin Bedir as EEMEA region president to oversee digital payment strategy across 81 countries, including key Islamic finance markets.
- ✓The move signals Mastercard's commitment to expanding Sharia-compliant fintech solutions in the region.
Mastercard Strengthens Leadership in EEMEA Region
Global payments giant Mastercard has announced the appointment of Yasemin Bedir as President of its Eastern Europe, Middle East and Africa (EEMEA) region, effective September 2024. Based in Dubai, Bedir will oversee operations across 81 countries, including several rapidly growing Islamic finance markets.
Strategic Focus on Digital Payments
The appointment comes as Mastercard expands its Sharia-compliant payment solutions across the region. Bedir will lead initiatives to collaborate with Islamic banks, fintech startups, and government entities to enhance digital financial inclusion. Her role includes joining Mastercard's global Management Committee, positioning EEMEA at the forefront of the company's strategic priorities.
Experience Driving Regional Growth
With over two decades of payments industry experience, Bedir previously served as General Manager for Mastercard in Turkey. Her leadership comes at a pivotal time as digital payment adoption accelerates across Muslim-majority markets, with particular growth in contactless and mobile payment solutions that comply with Islamic finance principles.
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