Farid Sedjelmaci

Farid Sedjelmaci is an experienced leader with a diverse background in operations, partnerships, and strategic growth. Currently serving as COO (fractional) at Stacks since April 2025, Farid focuses on scaling revenue and enhancing customer impact. As an Advisor and Angel Investor at Upward Partners Ltd since September 2023, attention is directed towards guiding B2B startups in go-to-market strategies and corporate development. Prior roles include overseeing payment partnerships and EU expansion at Plaid from January 2020 to September 2023, and founding and leading Numeos from its inception through product launch between November 2016 and August 2019. Farid also spent over a decade at McKinsey & Company, advancing transformation programs in financial services and technology. Academic credentials include an MBA from Harvard Business School and a Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from ISAE-SUPAERO.