Dr. Sultan Al-Ahbabi appointed chair of fintech firm WorldPay’s UAE board
Payment technology firm confirms Al-Ahbabi as chair of its UAE board
Dubai: the pay-tech firm Worldpay has confirmed Dr. Sultan Al-Ahbabi as non-executive director and chair of its Worldpay UAE Board. The appointment points to the company’s ‘commitment to enhancing its regional presence’.
Al-Ahbabi brings more than 20 years of track record in business strategy, operations and management. According to Pete Wickes, Senior VP and General Manager of Worldpay EMEA, "His extensive leadership and strategic business experience will be invaluable as we continue to expand our footprint and enhance our service offerings in the Middle East. Dr. Al-Ahbabi's appointment aligns with our goal to unleash the potential of businesses around the world."
Since gaining their domestic acquiring licence in the UAE in 2023, Worldpay has offered payment services to both local companies with global ambitions and rapidly growing enterprises looking to expand in the local market.