Network International Holdings plc has announced the appointment of Dounia Saidi as Group Chief Marketing Officer to strengthen its marketing wing. In her new role at Network, Saidi will be responsible for driving the marketing strategy for the group with a focus on brand management and the group product marketing strategy. She will lead the management and optimisation of the group's branding, public relations, communications, and events.

Saidi brings over 24 years' experience including leadership roles in business development, relationship management, and product development across leading financial services and payment solutions providers. Customer facing roles Previously serving as Network's Acting General Manager - Vice President for GCC and taking on various key customer-facing roles since joining Network, Saidi steps into her new leadership role with invaluable insight into the needs of banks, fintechs, and merchants across the MEA region.