Arif Ahmed

Arif Ahmed has a diverse and extensive work experience spanning many years. Arif currently holds the position of EVP, Innovation, AI and Strategic Initiatives at Netspend, starting in 2023. Prior to this, they worked at U.S. Bank from 2011 to 2023, where they held various roles including Enterprise Artificial Intelligence and Analytics Executive and SVP of Innovation. At U.S. Bank, they were involved in launching innovative products and services such as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Samsung Pay, Zelle P2P, and voice-enabled virtual assistants. Arif also contributed to the development of fraud and risk mitigation strategies using AI and data-driven approaches.

Before joining U.S. Bank, Arif worked at Rêv Worldwide as the SVP Product & Technology, Rev Worldwide; GM, MPOWER Mobile from 2008 to 2011. Arif played a significant role in this position, overseeing product and technology functions.

In their earlier career, Arif held the position of EVP/Group Head Strategic Initiatives & eCommerce at United Bank Limited from 2003 to 2008. During this time, they were involved in launching an omni-channel strategy that transformed the bank and initiated pioneering services such as online cross-border remittance and mobile P2P.

In addition, Arif has experience working at Motorola Mobility, 3Com, and Sharp Electronics Corporation USA, where they held various strategic and technical roles. At Motorola Mobility, they focused on strategic marketing of signal processors, while at 3Com, they had responsibilities in strategy and business development. At Sharp Electronics Corporation USA, they worked as a signal processing engineer.

Overall, Arif Ahmed has had a career filled with innovative achievements and a strong focus on digital banking and emerging technologies. Arif'scontributions in launching new products, building strategic partnerships, and leveraging AI and data-driven approaches make him a valuable asset in the fintech industry.

Arif Ahmed pursued their education in a chronological manner, beginning with their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from the University of Oklahoma. The specific dates for this education are not provided. Following this, from 1999 to 2001, they attended Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management, where they obtained their Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree. Arif's focus during their MBA studies was on Finance, Strategy, and Marketing.