Sam Ahmed, Co-Founder & CEO of Smartpay, will share his insights into the disruptive potential of fintech in the banking sector, the rise of digital banking platforms, and the changing consumer expectations in financial services.
Sam Ahmed is a seasoned professional with a strong background in digital commerce and fintech. Graduating from Harvard Business School, Sam has been a key player in driving e-commerce and fintech innovation for top-notch companies like Smartpay, Starbucks, Mastercard, Standard Chartered Bank, and Facebook for over 20 years. His expertise lies in leading digital business ventures in the Asia-Pacific region, and he has a track record of success in scaling businesses with a mission.
One of his notable achievements includes founding Smartpay in 2021, Japan’s pioneering digital embedded finance company. Under his leadership, Smartpay introduced innovative features like no-interest services, a quick checkout process under 10 seconds, and a hassle-free automated installment experience. Through strategic partnerships, Smartpay made its services accessible to 90% of Japan’s population with bank accounts.
During his tenure at Facebook as the head of payments and fintech for APAC and Japan, Sam played a pivotal role in driving initiatives across multiple platforms, including WhatsApp, Instagram Shopping, Mobile Commerce, and Facebook Marketplace. His contributions at Standard Chartered as the Global Head of Digital, Insights, and Marketing, and Retail Wealth, as well as at Mastercard as the Senior Vice President Marketing Officer for Asia Pacific, were equally impressive.
At Starbucks, Sam led the implementation of Asia Pacific’s largest Digital, In-App payment, and loyalty card program, which significantly boosted store comps by over 20%. His innovative approach included introducing in-store in-app loyalty and payment capabilities at scale, setting new standards in the region.
Sam is a highly regarded figure in the industry, having received several accolades for his achievements. He was recognized as one of the Top 10 Alumni Leaders from Harvard Business School in 2023 and has won various awards for his contributions to digital innovation and marketing excellence in the Asia Pacific region.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Sam is also an author and advocate for industry-wide transformations in e-commerce. He published a white paper on the subject, highlighting the key trends shaping the industry in Asia Pacific and offering insights for businesses looking to grow in this dynamic landscape. Additionally, Sam has collaborated with regulators on issues related to data safety, e-commerce growth, KYC, and blockchain, showcasing his commitment to advancing the industry through thought leadership and proactive engagement.
About Our Company :
Consumer Value
First Time in Japan : No Interest and Free of charge for credit card users
First Time in Japan : Checkout within 30 seconds. (BNPL single click check out)
First Time in Japan : Fully Automated Repayment Experience
Convenience: No need to visit Kombini for installments or have cash ready for delivery
No information sharing security anxiety to merchants they don’t know
Built for Japanese merchant needs
No Fraud Payments Risk- we take all the fraud risk
No chargeback management – we manage all chargebacks
Speed of Integration 1 Day Integration Process (Highest quality SDKs and APIs)
Apple Pay and Google Pay automatically integrated
Our Mission:
By answering the “wants” of consumers
We will be changing the standard of paying, shopping and consumer finance solutions.
We do this by defining and delivering on what ‘want’ really means.
Smartpay is more than just a technology company;
We are a company that understands the uncertainty and anxiety people face in the new world of digital commerce.
Eliminating interest, hidden fees, and the anxiety consumers feel about sharing their data.
We aim to provide the smoothest user experience.
For merchants, we deliver a system solution that focuses on growing their revenue.
For consumers, for businesses, for both. We build “smart solutions that are seamless to use”.
Smartpay
The digital future you want.
Website : https://smartpay.co[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]