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Senior Management professional with over 20 plus years of corporate experience in retail banking with leading Financial Institutions in UAE market. Experience in, Sales Marketing, Product & Distribution in Consumer Banking. Result-oriented leadership skills with a strong track record of setting up & managing distribution channels, portfolio build up, retention and leading high performing team to accomplish set business & revenue objectives across various assigned roles. Extensive experience in Retail Banking Sales, Portfolio, Retention ,Marketing & sales management including an understanding of consumer risk management & operations to manage profitable credit cards franchise. Strong understanding and experience of marketing consumer banking products to corporate segment through developing business with MNCs and leading local companies by offering preferential pricing and high relationship building services.

Upasna Batra is an IIM Calcutta alumnus and is currently driving Strategy at PayU India. She has been an integral part of Fintech ecosystem in the country and has won numerous awards- “Young Woman Leader of the Year” Award, hosted by SAP and Zee Business, “Women Achiever’s Award” by FICCI, “Women Leaders in Fintech” Award by World Trade Centre at the 9th Global Economic Summit, “Emerging Leader in BFSI” by BFSI Tech Summit & Awards 2023 and “Versatile Leader of the Year” Award at Asia Leadership Federation, by The Leadership Federation.She has also featured as the “Most Admired Fintech Professional” listing of 2023 and “Most Admired Payment Professionals” listing 2024, by World Payments Congress and Awards.She is also a published author and has contributed to magazines like Bombay StockExchange Brokers’ Forum and Summit’s Handbook, published by World Trade Center.Upasna has been mentoring young minds through various personal and professionalinitiatives. As a course advisory committee member of Bombay Stock Exchange, she hasbeen helping the institute roll-out industry-first Fintech courses, for students and industry professionals. She has been driving Entrepreneurship initiatives at FICCI FLO Mumbai and has launched the first-ever pitch day for tech-driven women businesses. She is also an accredited Mentor on the G20 Women Mentorship Platform.

Over 20 years of experience, I am focusing on complex cases around banking, payment and finances.I run an accounting and tax consulting firm in Cyprus, supporting global corporate setups and founded PSP Angels out of frustration of not having the answers to the most basic online payment questions.​I developed the Soltesz Payment Framework which is used by international companies worldwide.I also established the Soltesz Institute, which is the leading, independent certification body for the payment and banking industry.I am also the founding partner of a corporate advisory partnership with a focus on mergers & acquisitions, and partner of a boutique consultancy firm in Malta, which is aimed to improve the payments processing infrastructure for the iGaming industries.​I sit on the advisory board for various payment and financial institutions.​I am a European Certified Trainer and used to lecture at the University of West London. I am regularly invited to speak at various industry conferences and summits.​I am also an author, sharing my expertise and advice in the book ‘Moving Money – How Banks Think’, which is a bestseller and can be purchased on any Amazon marketplace.​I was Awarded as the BusinessWoman of the Year 2023 and Payment Consultant of the Year 2024.

Senior Wealth Advisor of United Arab Emirates Christelle El Metni is a seasoned sales and customer relations professional with a diverse background spanning banking, wealth management, and account management. She combines her expertise in business analysis, team leadership, and financial solutions with a passion for cultivating long-lasting client relationships. Fluent in English, Arabic, and French, Christelle thrives in multilingual and multicultural environments, driving growth and delivering exceptional client experiences. With nearly a decade of experience at BankMed, Christelle demonstrated exceptional skills in customer service and sales coordination, addressing complex client needs, cross-selling financial products, and leading branch employees. Her leadership extended to representing the bank at exhibitions and events, solidifying her reputation as a trusted face of the organization. Christelle’s early career included roles as a Personal Executive Banker at Al Mawarid Bank and a medical representative at Al Alampharm. Christelle holds an International MBA from USJ – Sorbonne Business School and Paris Dauphine PSL, complementing her bachelor’s degree in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik. She is a certified Professional Certified Marketer (PCM) and has completed numerous certifications in sales, project management, CRM systems, and banking ethics. Christelle’s core competencies include CRM and SAP software proficiency, portfolio management, financial trading, and contract negotiation. As a proud member of 100 Women in Finance, Christelle leverages her dynamic skill set and client-focused approach to excel as a leader in business development and financial services.

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