Salman Syed

Salman Syed has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Salman is currently the Chief Executive Officer at Fidel API since March 2023, where they previously served as the Chief Operating Officer from June 2022. Prior to Fidel API, they worked at Marqeta, Inc as the SVP / GM, North America, from February 2021 to June 2022, leading go-to-market and operational activities in the US and Canada. Before that, they held the role of Vice President, Business Development at Marqeta, Inc from August 2016 to February 2021. Earlier in their career, Salman worked at Mastercard in various leadership positions, including Vice President / Senior Business Leader, Digital Partnerships from May 2015 to August 2016, Vice President / Senior Business Leader, Digital Products from February 2013 to May 2015, and Director / Business Leader, Strategy Team from January 2012 to January 2013. Salman began their career at Deloitte as an Engagement Manager, Strategy and Operations from September 2008 to January 2012 and worked as a Consultant - Associate at Booz Allen Hamilton from August 2000 to July 2008. Throughout their career, Salman has demonstrated expertise in strategic planning, business development, and leading cross-functional teams.

Salman Syed holds a Master of Engineering degree in Systems Engineering from the University of Virginia. Prior to this, they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Management Information Systems from the University of Maryland Baltimore County. Salman completed their high school education at West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South. The specific start and end years for each of these educational experiences are not provided.