Necdet Yemez

Necdet Yemez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in risk management, compliance, and regulatory affairs, currently serving as Director of Risk, Legal, and Customer Operations Business Partner at PayPal since June 2015. Yemez leads strategic initiatives across the EU, optimizing product offerings in compliance with diverse regulatory environments and spearheading the launch of PayPal UK's crypto offering. Previously served in various capacities at PayPal, including Brexit Programme Lead and Risk Compliance Officer at Hyperwallet Systems Europe Ltd, where responsibilities included establishing regulatory frameworks and ensuring compliance with FCA requirements. Prior experience includes roles at HSBC as Finance Control Officer and at Deloitte Turkey as Senior Manager focused on IFRS audits, along with a foundational career in internal auditing at Türkiye İş Bankası. Yemez holds a Bachelor of Science in Economics from the Middle East Technical University.