Whether you're a business working with suppliers across MENA markets, a gamer engaging with a virtual world, or a fintech reaching a new community, payments are at the centre of how you deliver impact.
As technology reshapes the global economy and the Middle East accelerates its shift toward a more digital, connected, and diversified landscape, the role of payments is evolving fast. To stay competitive, companies must rethink payment strategies, and treasury teams must modernise their capabilities to meet both operational needs and long-term regional growth objectives.
In this webinar, you’ll hear from senior leaders at J.P. Morgan and Shabbir Ahmad, Treasury Professional of the Year (Middle East Treasury Awards 2024). Together, they will explore how payment innovation is transforming business operations across global and Middle Eastern markets, and how you, as a treasurer, can unlock new opportunities to strengthen the value, efficiency, and resilience of your function.
Ambareen Morshed leads J.P. Morgan’s Payments Business for multinational corporates across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
With nearly two decades in banking, including senior roles at Bank of America Merrill Lynch and Lloyds Bank, she brings deep expertise in transaction banking and FX solutions.
Semih heads Payments Sales for corporates in the Middle East & North Africa at J.P. Morgan, with 20 years of experience in treasury and trade solutions across Europe, Middle East, and Africa.
He has held senior roles at Deutsche Bank, Standard Chartered, and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and was chair of ITFA’s Middle East committee.
Shabbir Ahmad is Head of Treasury at Landmark Group, where he is driving digitisation, automation, and sustainable treasury practices.
A Chartered Accountant with over 21 years’ experience, including 15 years at Nestlé, he has led global projects in cash management, treasury technology, and payment innovation.
Chris van Dijl is the founder of Cugavadi, a consultancy and training firm in corporate treasury and transaction banking.
A former group treasurer and global trainer for the ACT, he has over 20 years of international experience spanning Europe, the Americas, and the Middle East.
ACT Webinar: Connecting the World Through Payments
10 September 2025 | 12:30 - 13:15 GST
