Visa , the global leader in payments, announced the appointment of Sabbir Ahmed as the Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal and Bhutan. With over 27 years of rich experience in banking and payments across Bangladesh and Vietnam, Sabbir will now lead the market operations for Visa in the three countries, with a team based out of the Dhaka office.
With Sabbir Ahmed’s appointment, Visa reiterates its leadership and commitment to the Bangladesh market, along with Nepal and Bhutan. Visa has continually focused on introducing enhanced payment solutions for an increasingly digital Bangladesh. Visa has been instrumental in the expansion of contactless payments; it has also enabled consumers to pay directly through Visa cards on their wallets. With the launch of its Business Payment Solution Provider (BPSP) solution, small businesses can accept Visa card payments and with the Smart Farmers Card, it has empowered key grassroots communities. With Sabbir heading the markets, Visa aims to accelerate its growth in the digital payments landscape across South Asia.
On his appointment, Sabbir Ahmed, Country Manager— Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan, Visa, said, “I am excited to join Visa, a brand at the forefront of digital payments globally and in Bangladesh. In my new role, I look forward to playing a significant role in realising the vision of Cashless Bangladesh set out by the government.
We also aim to play a pivotal role in digital payments for Nepal and Bhutan. I believe we can work for and with the ecosystem to bring innovative digital-first payment solutions to consumers and businesses, that will increase the growth of digital payments in Bangladesh and adjoining markets.”
Sandeep Ghosh, Group Country Manager, Visa India & South Asia said, “We are delighted to welcome Sabbir Ahmed as our Country Manager for Bangladesh, Nepal, and Bhutan. Sabbir, with his strong professional achievements, diverse banking experience and deep market connections, will strengthen our leadership, drive business objectives and foster sustainable growth for Visa.”
Developing Visa’s business initiatives in Bangladesh as well as other South Asian nations like Nepal and Bhutan would fall under Sabbir’s purview. He will oversee Visa’s interactions with customers, partners, authorities, and ecosystem members alongside the local team. Additionally, he will be a member of Visa’s South Asian and Indian leadership team.
Sabbir Ahmed was the Managing Director and Head of Wealth & Retail Banking at Standard Chartered Bank in Bangladesh before joining Visa. Previously, he was employed by British American Tobacco (BAT) and had high-level leadership roles at HSBC in Vietnam and Bangladesh. A well-known figure in Bangladeshi banking circles, Sabbir offers a wealth of knowledge from domestic and global banking and financial services markets.
*
Email *
Website
