Changing the
Future of
Financial Services

Changing the Future of Financial Services

Crafting the most forward-thinking global financial and professional services destination. By adopting familiar and tested regulations, next generation technology and sustainability-focused financial centers – an open, inclusive and interoperable platform will emerge to support innovation and stability. For value creation is the new currency of exchange.

LEADING THE WORLD IN

Progressive laws and regulations
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Sustainable finance
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New age investment models
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Easy access to finance
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Cashless transactions
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Artificial intelligence products
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Futuristic payment models

Our goals & objectives

01

Aim for 100 percent financial inclusion through seamless technologies and services

The Financial Services sector will aim for universal access to financial services by achieving seamless end-to-end solutions, digital payments, advanced interfaces, biometric identification systems and other cutting-edge technologies.
02

Create a robust financial hub that encourages innovation of ideas and products

The Financial Services sector aims to infuse the best practices with pioneering technologies to make NEOM a hub for entrepreneurial talent, creative financial solutions and new business models.
03

Become the global champion for green and ESG financing by being the world’s leading green trading platform

The Financial Services sector aims to infuse the best practices with pioneering technologies to make NEOM a leading facilitator and accelerator for emerging markets and a hub for entrepreneurial talent, creative financial solutions, fintech, and new business models.

Our people

NEOM is drawing knowledge from around the world to stimulate financial innovation and drive positive economic change. This expertise ensures NEOM can continue to innovate within the Financial Services sector.

Sunil Varhadkar

Financial Platform Director

Sunil Varhadkar has 25 years of experience as a venture builder and global digital platforms leader. Previously, he led teams at eBay, Yahoo, Microsoft and Visa – launching new markets, businesses and products in verticals across e-commerce, adtech, healthtech and fintech.
Rajesh Chakram

Head of Technology Platforms & Products

Rajesh Chakram has more than 20 years of international leadership experience in the technology industry, with deep expertise in incubating products and platforms for high-profile financial institutions. He previously held management positions at Cisco Systems and Servion Global Solutions.
Rawny Khadr

Insurance Director

Rawny Khadr has 20 years of experience managing a direct insurer and as reinsurer founder board member. He was also chairman of a third party administrator, vice-chairman of an insurance association and also developed greenfield usage-based-insurtech models – using AI, telematics and data analytics.
Ranad Moawad

AML & KYC Director

Ranad Moawad has a decade of experience in compliance and regulations, and is approved by the Saudi Central Bank and Capital Market Authority. Her expertise came from working in start-ups and international banks – such as BNP Paribas, Deutsche Securities and FAB as VP head of anti-money laundering.