Our Leadership Team

Our Leadership Team is responsible for providing the ongoing strategic oversight that guides our corporate management and governance structure. The team sets the overall direction for building and scaling our customer-centric financial services business.

Dr B. R. Shetty

Chairman

Dr. B.R. Shetty is one of the leading business icons in the Middle East. He was listed among Forbes' Top 2 Indian business leaders in the Arab world in 2018. Dr. Shetty is a self-made entrepreneur with over 39 years of experience establishing and growing global businesses across the healthcare, financial services, pharmaceuticals, education, FMCG and hospitality sectors.

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Binay Shetty

Vice Chairman

Dr Bavaguthu Raghuram Shetty, Founder & Chairman, is one of the leading business icons in the Middle East. He has worked extensively in many sectors including pharmaceuticals, healthcare, financial services, FMCG and hospitality, and is a passionate advocate .

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Sudhesh Giriyan

Chief Executive Officer

Sudhesh Giriyan is the Chief Executive Officer at UAE Exchange. He is also the Group Head, Cross Border Payments Business at Finablr. Under his leadership, Finablr has developed one of the most extensive omni-channel Cross Border Payments franchisee network covering both origination and last mile distribution capabilities spanning over 170 countries,

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Abdel Kareem AlKayed

General Manager

Abdel Kareem is the General Manager and UAE Country Head of UAE Exchange, spearheading the brand's operations in the United Arab Emirates. An industry veteran, he brings over two decades of experience in the banking and finance industry, leading management and business teams to deliver enhanced value to customers and stakeholders.

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