Network International (Network), a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has announced the appointment of Pinar Alpay as Group Chief Product and Marketing Officer.
Pinar will lead Network’s product and marketing strategy, focusing on driving innovation, enhancing brand strength, and boosting customer engagement across all markets.
Pinar has extensive international experience in fintech, payments, and product development. Before joining Network, she was the Chief Product and Marketing Officer at Signicat. Pinar also held a senior executive role at Worldpay, where she led the vision and strategy for global payment solutions as well as execution, played a key role in transforming the company’s technology infrastructure, drove omnichannel expansion, and managed strategic payment partnerships, delivering significant growth and transformation across international markets.
The appointment underscores Network International's dedication to attracting best in class talent to drive its strategic objectives and further solidify its position as a fintech leader in the region.
Network also announced the appointment of Ashish Jain as its Group Chief Financial Officer in January.
In his new role, Ashish will advise on financial strategy, capital allocation, and operational excellence, supporting the leadership team in achieving the company’s vision and growth ambitions. Ashish has a proven track record in driving growth and navigating complex environments across technology, finance, and business development. He brings a wealth of experience as a business leader, investor, and board member.
In his previous role as Chief Financial Officer at Careem, Ashish played a pivotal role in scaling the company, managing its acquisition, and leading its spinout, raising significant investment, and building strong relationships with global stakeholders. Ashish has also held senior roles at Snapdeal, McKinsey & Company, Telenor Asia, and UBS Investment Bank, where he led strategic initiatives, mergers and acquisitions, and value creation across multiple markets.
