Veronica Studsgaard is the Founder and Chairman of the International Association of Money Transfer Networks (IAMTN). A recognized leader in the cross-border payments industry with over 18 years of experience, she champions financial inclusion and innovation globally.

Alberto Guerra is the CEO of UniTeller Financial Services, a subsidiary of Grupo Financiero Banorte, one of Latin America’s largest financial groups. He led Banorte’s expansion into the U.S. and has since transformed UniTeller into a leading global cross-border payment platform serving FinTechs, financial institutions, and corporations worldwide.

Murtaza Ali has been part of JazzCash’s leadership since 2019 and has served on the board of Mobilink Microfinance Bank. With over 25 years of experience in financial services and telecommunications, he brings deep expertise in business strategy, corporate governance, M&A, and corporate finance. Previously CFO at Telenor Microfinance Bank, he led the merger with ANT Financials and played a key role in scaling the business and driving digital innovation.

Rashed A. Al Ansari is the Group CEO and board member of Al Ansari Financial Services P.J.S.C., a publicly listed company on the Dubai Financial Market. He has also served as CEO of Al Ansari Exchange since 2010, leading the UAE’s largest foreign exchange and remittance company.

Oscar Moreno is Head of International Business Development at UniTeller, where he leads global growth in cross-border and international payment services. With over 27 years of experience in the industry, Oscar has played a pivotal role in expanding UniTeller’s global payment network and building strategic partnerships worldwide.

Murat Kastan is the CEO of UPT, Turkey’s first licensed payment company. With over 19 years of experience in the financial sector, he has led UPT’s transformation into a global payment network with 185 international partners and innovative services like the UPTION Wallet, a multi-currency app designed to meet everyday financial needs.

Sayjil Magan is the Managing Director of Hello Paisa, a global fintech under the Daytona Group, focused on delivering low-cost digital financial services. He leads efforts to provide inclusive remittance, banking, and merchant solutions for underserved migrant and marginalized communities across Africa, the UK, and the Middle East.

Magali Van Bulck is the Founder of Accept My IBAN and leads Wise’s public policy and campaigning efforts across Europe. Since joining Wise in 2016, she has been a strong advocate for transparency in cross-border payments, reducing remittance costs, and expanding access to financial infrastructure for non-banks.

Gene Nigro is the Vice President of Global Business Development at Remitly, the world’s largest digital remittance company. With over two decades of experience in cross-border payments, Gene has held leadership roles at Xoom and Western Union, driving international expansion and playing a key role in Xoom’s IPO and acquisition by PayPal.

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Mr. Osama Al Rahma is Chairman and a founding member of FERG, with over 30 years of experience in the remittance and payments industry. A former CEO of Al Fardan Exchange, he is recognized for his contributions to compliance and AML/CTF standards across the sector.

Mohamed Mansour is the Head of Region for Remitly in the GCC. He brings over a decade of experience from HSBC, where he held roles across London, Athens, Istanbul, New York, San Francisco, Muscat, and Dubai. His expertise spans global payments, digital banking, and international trade, with a strong focus on financial inclusion and sustainable finance.

Priscilla Anowa Hazel is the CEO of Nsano Ltd, leading the company’s expansion and customer-focused strategy across over 30 African markets. With 15+ years of experience in business leadership and fintech, she is known for driving innovation and digital inclusion. Priscilla holds an Executive Fintech Certification from Oxford Saïd Business School, and serves on several boards in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, actively supporting cross-border collaboration and humanitarian work.

Sultan Al Mahmoud is the CEO of Instant Cash and Acting CEO of FINTX, the fintech arm of 7X. With over 22 years of experience in payments, digital transformation, and business development, he has led Instant Cash’s global expansion since 2020. Sultan began his remittance career at Wall Street Exchange in 2006 and has held key leadership roles that continue to shape the industry’s innovation and growth.

Juan Seco is the Chief Growth Officer at Mukuru, a next-generation fintech platform delivering affordable financial services across Africa, Asia, and Europe. With 18 years of experience in the fintech space, he leads the expansion of Mukuru’s wallet, card, and digital payment solutions. Prior to Mukuru, Juan held leadership roles at Jumia Kenya and JumiaPay, where he spearheaded product launches and payment innovations across the continent.

Ali Erhat Nalbant is the co-founder and CEO of Arf, a global platform providing liquidity and settlement services to financial institutions in cross-border payments. A former software developer and consultant, Ali is a seasoned entrepreneur with a track record in fintech ventures spanning personal finance, lending, and crypto. He also launched the Istanbul chapter of the Founder Institute and remains an active mentor and guest lecturer on entrepreneurship.

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Paul Albano is the General Manager of GCash International, leading global expansion and innovation in digital financial solutions. Under his leadership, GCash Overseas has launched in 16 countries, reaching over 80% of the overseas Filipino diaspora. With nearly 30 years of experience—including 25+ years at Procter & Gamble, where he rose to VP & Head of Sales in the Philippines—Paul is recognized for his leadership and mentorship, most recently honored with the Mansmith Market Mentors Award.

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