Mohammed K. Omar

Mohammed K. Omar, MBA has a range of experience in the financial industry, with a focus on business development and management. Mohammed K. currently holds the position of Senior Director of Market Development at Saudi Payments, a role they have held since May 2023. Prior to this, they served as Senior Director of Business Development and Director of Business Development at the same company. Additionally, Omar worked as a Retail Category Senior Manager from December 2018 to April 2021.

Before joining Saudi Payments, Omar spent several years at the Saudi Arabian Monetary Authority (SAMA) as a Payment Systems Business Developer and Projects Manager. In this role, they were responsible for managing relationships with clients and conducting field studies for new products related to the Saudi Payment Network.

Earlier in their career, Omar held various positions at Samba Financial Group, including Assistant Credit Manager and Management Associate. Mohammed K. also completed the Samba Professional Program, where they received extensive training in accounting, credit management, and banking operations.

Overall, Omar's work experience demonstrates their expertise in market development, business development, and credit management within the financial industry.

Mohammed K. Omar, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Aston University, which they obtained from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, they completed a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in MIS, Marketing & Economics from the American University of Sharjah, from 2002 to 2007. In addition to their formal education, they have obtained various certifications, including the Saudi Payments Leaders Development Program from INSEAD Executive Education in 2022, the 14th ECB Seminar on Payments and Settlements for Central Banks from the European Central Bank in 2014, and various certifications related to risk management and finance from Samba Financial Group.