Randa Bdeir

Randa Bdeir is a prominent business leader and innovator in the financial payment sector with over 25 years of experience.13 She currently serves as an Executive Council Member at Mastercard, specifically as part of the Mastercard MENA Executive Council (MMEC) since January 2023.45

Professional Background

Randa Bdeir holds the position of Deputy General Manager and Group Head of E-Payment Solutions & Card Technology at Credit Libanais S.A.L.1 She joined Credit Libanais in this role in October 2018.6

Expertise and Skills

Bdeir is known for her expertise in:

• Electronic Payment & Electronic Banking
• Business Development
• Card Business / Card Technology & Management
• Strategic Planning & Leadership
• Marketing Strategies
• E-commerce business1

She is particularly skilled in product innovation and strategic planning, with a focus on advancing payments in the banking sector and promoting financial inclusion.1

Notable Achievements

Throughout her career, Randa Bdeir has achieved several significant milestones:

• Appointed as a member of the Global Advisory Board for Technology at Mastercard in 20191
• First Arab woman to serve on the Board of Directors of Mastercard in 20001
• Received the "Excellence Award in Digitization of Government Payments" from the Arab Banks Awards & Commendations of Excellence in 20211
• Recognized as the "Best Arab Woman Contributor to Credit Card Payment System in Arab World" at the Arab Banking Conference in 20151

Recent Initiatives

Bdeir has been instrumental in introducing innovative payment solutions. For instance, she recently announced Credit Libanais's implementation of QR code-based payments through digital wallets, aiming to enhance convenience and security for customers.2

Randa Bdeir's LinkedIn profile (username: randa-bdeir-a1395122) reflects her extensive experience and leadership in the banking and financial technology sectors.3