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Wizz Financial Group Appoints Samir Vidhate As Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Money

PRIVATEOct 03, 2024over 1 year ago

Position

Chief Executive Officer

Company

Xpress Money

Samir Vidhate
Abu DhabiFinance

Description

WizzFinancial Group has announced the appointment of Samir Vidhate as Chief Executive Officer of Xpress Money, its B2B money services division, based in the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) and regulated by the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA). Samir Vidhate brings over two decades of experience in the cross-border payments and financial services industry, and his leadership will drive Xpress Money's continued success, supporting its mission to deliver seamless, secure, and accessible financial services globally.

Company Information

Company

Xpress Money

Location

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates

About

At Xpress Money, we aim to emerge as a leading player on the global cross-border remittance landscape. Through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions, we are primed to launch the product and services in potential markets. Following a period of strategic restructuring, we're thrilled to announce our relaunch under the Wizz Financial Group. Xpress Money has undergone a remarkable transformation, embraced digitalization and integrated a superior technology platform. This transformation empowers Xpress Money to adapt to the evolving needs of our customers while ensuring seamless and secure transactions.

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