Mr Keliehor will be providing strategic direction with a focus on growing the card and merchant business across the company’s 18 markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by continuing to increase American Express’ presence, looking at new revenue streams while maintaining the levels of service associated with the premium brand of American Express.
Mr Keliehor brings with him over 19 years of multi-national experience, with global leaders in the financial services and payments industry. Prior to joining American Express, he spent 11 years working for Citibank USA, Russia and the Middle East. His last role was with Citibank based in Dubai as managing director, cards division head inGreece, Pakistan, Middle East and Africa.
Mr Keliehor said: “I am delighted to have joined American Express Middle East and am looking forward to working with the team to draw upon their collective expertise and skills in the payment industry and lead the organisation in its quest to significantly grow the business across the region.”
