Colin Ellis

Colin Ellis is a business professional currently serving as the Head of Sales for the Middle East region at Adyen, a financial technology company.3 He has been working at Adyen for at least two years, focusing on helping businesses grow through financial technology.1

As of January 12, 2025, Colin Ellis announced that he would be leaving his position at Adyen in the UAE, where he had made a significant impact.4 His colleagues expressed gratitude for his contributions to the company's growth in the region.

Prior to his role at Adyen, Colin has had a diverse career in education and business leadership. He has over thirty years of experience in post-secondary education, including more than fifteen years in senior management positions.2 His background includes working in various educational settings, from small single-owner schools to large private sector school groups, covering areas such as business, trades, legal, information technology, and allied health.2

Most recently, Colin has taken on the role of Assistant Director at the Harkey Institute for Entrepreneurial Studies in the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin, which is his alma mater.2 In this position, he continues to apply his expertise in education and business leadership to support entrepreneurial initiatives.

Throughout his career, Colin has demonstrated a strong ability to enhance work environments and outcomes for all stakeholders, drawing on his experience in corporate settings, graduate-level education, and training in leadership and ethics.2