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Otto Abasi Williams

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SVP, PayPal World, Regional Head and GM Middle East and Africa at PayPal at PayPal
📍 Dubai, United Arab Emirates

As SVP and GM for Middle East and Africa at PayPal, Otto drives digital payment adoption across 70 countries. His background includes leading product and partnerships at Visa. He holds an MBA from UC Berkeleys Haas School of Business and is described by colleagues as "bright" and "hard working. "

Though his work is focused on the MEA region, Otto has strong academic ties to California, having attended universities in both Northern and Southern California. His career path suggests a deep interest in technological innovation and its application in finance.

He is a co-inventor on patents for "Adaptable Authentication Processing" and a "Global Remittance System and Method. "

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Experience
22 Years
Current Role
SVP, PayPal World, Regional Head and GM Middle East and Africa at PayPal
Job Level
Leadership
Location
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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Priorities

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Fintech Partnerships
Drives revenue and growth by forming strategic partnerships with financial institutions and fintechs, such as the recent collaborations with Paga, NEOPAY, and stc Group.
SME Empowerment
Focuses on empowering merchants, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to participate in global digital commerce through expanded access to cross-border payment solutions.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
SVP, PayPal World, Regional Head and GM Middle East and Africa at PayPal
PayPal
4-2024
SVP, Regional Head and General Manager Middle East and Africa at PayPal
PayPal
10-2021 - 3-2024
SVP, Head of Product, Partnerships, and Digital Solutions CEMEA at Visa
Visa
4-2021 - 10-2021
SVP, Head of Partnerships, Innovation and Digital Solutions CEMEA at Visa
Visa
6-2018 - 4-2021
Vice President, Head of Strategic Partnerships, Fintech & Ventures CEMEA at Visa
Visa
In the press

Media appearances

PayPal Commits $100 Million to Accelerate Digital Growth Across the Middle East and Africa. Featured in PayPal Newsroom
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PayPal and NEO PAY Strike Strategic Alliance to Fuel UAE’s $21B E‑Commerce Ambition. Featured in The FinTech Times
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Education
2006 - 2008
MBA
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business
1999 - 2002
2002
California State University, Long Beach
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