Sailesh Malhotra

Sailesh Malhotra is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the financial services industry, currently serving as General Manager for the GCC Region at Geidea since February 2021. Prior to this, Sailesh held the position of Vice President and Head of Region at PayTabs for a brief period in 2020. From November 2018 to September 2020, Sailesh was the Head of Sales for the MENA region at Wirecard, where responsibilities included developing the market strategy for acquiring services. Additionally, Sailesh worked at Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank from May 2017 to August 2018 as Head of Merchant Services & Partnerships, establishing a new team to deliver merchant services. Sailesh's extensive tenure at American Express, spanning over two decades, showcased significant roles such as Director and Head of Client Management for Merchant Services, and various leadership positions across the Asia Pacific region, focusing on pricing strategies and business development. Sailesh holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Economics from Delhi University.