Network International, a leading digital payments provider in the Middle East and Africa, has announced the appointment of Ashish Jain as its new Group Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The strategic hire signals the company’s intensified focus on driving growth and innovation within the region’s competitive fintech landscape.
In his new role, Jain will be responsible for shaping the company’s financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational excellence. He will provide critical counsel to the executive leadership team as Network International pursues its long-term vision and expansion ambitions.
Jain brings a formidable track record of scaling businesses through complex financial and operational environments. His career spans technology, investment banking, and strategic consulting, combining hands-on business leadership with deep experience at the investor and board levels.
His most recent position was CFO at the MENA super-app Careem, where he was instrumental in scaling the company, managing its acquisition by Uber, and subsequently leading its spinout as an independent entity. During his tenure, he secured significant investment and cultivated robust relationships with global stakeholders.
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Before Careem, Jain held senior roles at prominent organizations, including Snapdeal, McKinsey & Company, Telenor Asia, and UBS Investment Bank, with a consistent focus on strategic initiatives, mergers & acquisitions, and value creation across multiple markets.
Commenting on the appointment, Murat Cagri Suzer, Group CEO of Network International, highlighted the strategic importance of the move. “Ashish brings exceptional financial acumen and a proven track record in strategic growth to Network International,” stated Suzer. “His expertise will significantly strengthen our executive leadership, propelling us forward as we continue to innovate and transform fintech in the region.”
The appointment underscores Network International’s commitment to attracting top-tier talent to power its strategic objectives. By bringing on a CFO with Jain’s experience in high-growth technology and fintech ecosystems, the company aims further to solidify its position as a regional payments leader.
