Sami Haddad

Sami Haddad is a global leader and digital innovator currently serving as the Global Head of Fintech at BEES, which is part of AB-InBev.1 Here are some key details about his background and career:

Professional Experience

Sami Haddad has an extensive career in technology and finance:

• Current Role: Global Head of Fintech at BEES (AB-InBev)12
• Over the past 5 years, he has conceived and deployed a Global Fintech program for AB-InBev, focusing on promoting financial inclusion for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) as part of a wider digital B2B marketplace transformation initiative.1
• Previous Positions:
  • CEO of Ideiasnet, a Technology Venture Capital fund in Brazil and Latin America
  • CEO of WEBB, where he built a leading supply chain B2B marketplace in Latin America
  • CTO at Banco Pactual
  • COO/CTO at Groupe VR
  • Worked at IBM (Rolm Corporation)

Education

Sami Haddad has a strong educational background:

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the American University of Beirut (1979-1983)
• Master's degree in Computer and Systems Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (1983-1984)
• Master's degree in Engineering Management from Stanford University (1986-1987)1

Skills and Expertise

• Fluent in 5 languages: English, French, Portuguese, Spanish, and Arabic
• Extensive experience working in Brazil, Central & Latin America, France, and the US
• Holds a certification in "Mastering Design Thinking" from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (issued May 2021)1

Personal Attributes

Sami Haddad describes himself as a focused achiever driven by resilience and ambitious goals. He has an acute ability to solve problems through technologies that impact people and businesses.1