FIME - Key Persons
Angaj has 20 years of diversified experience in the payments, banking and telecom domains, out of which 6 years have been with Fime.
Angaj is driving Fime's mission of innovation and digital transformation in Middle-east, India and South Asia region. He is instrumental in driving Fime's growth in the region through a portfolio of consulting and testing services / products, suitably designed for Central banks, domestic card schemes, payment networks, banks, merchants, smart mobility actors and OEMs.
Prior to Fime, Angaj worked with Nokia, Royal Bank of Scotland, Euronet, Airtel and Paycraft.
Arnaud has 23 years' experience in the payment, retail, banking and telecommunications industries. At Fime, he helps banks and merchants to secure, automate and digitize payments.
As former General Secretary of nexo standards, Arnaud also utilizes his expertise to empower Fime customers' nexo standards migration projects. Arnaud is a Board member of nexo standards and helps to define Fime's strategic input to the organization.
Prior to joining Fime, Arnaud worked at Auchan Group, where he was responsible for payments strategy.
He has also previously worked for American Express Group and Ingenico.
Bruno has 15 years' experience in the IT, telecoms and services industries. He has extensive experience managing ITIL-based operations for large-scale and international projects deploying business-critical solutions.
At Fime, Bruno specializes in international program management, change and transformation management, IT systems and deployment.
Prior to joining Fime, Bruno was Transformation Director for IPC systems. He has also worked at Etrali as Head of Project Management, and at Orange as Delivery Project Manager.
Job Titles:
- Changhyun Lee, Country Manager
Changhyun has over 15 years' experience in testing and certification. He has been with Fime since 2018, specializing in the Korean payments ecosystem.
In his role as country manager at Fime, he uses his extensive experience of global payment scheme requirements to support issuers, acquirers, payment service providers and manufacturers. As part of this, he drives the sales of Fime's consultancy, certification and testing services across payments and biometrics.
David is responsible for Fime's technical consulting and project delivery across the world. He advises and supports Fime's customer executives in the successful implementation of their transformative projects leveraging technology and innovation.
David's expertise is built on 20 years of experience across multiple industries from Telecommunications to Software providers. Prior to his current role, David served as Head of Cloud Business for Telecommunications at SAP, the leader software editor. Prior to SAP, David held several executive roles at Etrali and Orange both in France and Asia.
David holds a Master in Telecommunications Engineering from Telecom Sud Paris in France, as well as a Master in Corporate Finance and Strategy from French "Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers".
Job Titles:
- VP APAC and Chief HR Officer ( CHRO )
James has 18 years' experience of management leadership across the Asia Pacific region. He has been with Fime since August 2018 and has previously managed businesses in similar segments, including prepaid card programs and banking IT systems.
At Fime, James' main objective is to define and execute the company's strategy for the Asia Pacific region. He specializes in commercial growth, business development and organizational excellence.
Prior to joining Fime, James held positions at Société Générale, Etrali and Orange.
Laurent has 19 years' experience in the IT industry. He joined Fime in 2015 to manage the Fime San Jose, CA location.
At Fime, Laurent uses his extensive experience in sales and business development to lead the sales team responsible for the Americas region. He excels at communicating with various partners and vendors to provide accurate information regarding the ongoing initiatives, new offers and the company's vision to drive innovation.
Prior to joining Fime, Laurent held various business development positions at Orange Business Services.
Lionel has over 20 years' experience in the banking, telecom and IT sectors, working in executive roles across Europe and the U.S.
At Fime, Lionel is responsible for driving corporate growth and brings a wealth of experience in strategic management and extensive operational insight into global business development.
Prior to joining Fime, Lionel worked at IPC, where he held the role of Managing Director EMEA of the ‘Risk and Compliance' business unit. Before this, he was CEO at Etrali, where he played a key role in implementing a successful and sustainable growth strategy.
Stéphanie has over 26 years' experience in the industry, with 16 years at Fime.
With over 26 years of expertise spanning the Payment, Telecom, and Transport Industries, Noël Catherine brings a wealth of experience in international team management, project management, and a comprehensive understanding of industry standards.
Currently serving as Services VP at Fime, Noël plays a key role in leading the delivery of test services globally and managing the quality team. His responsibilities encompass ensuring the seamless provision of test services while upholding the highest standards of quality.
Noël's extensive journey at Fime has seen him in various pivotal roles, including Test Analyst, Laboratory Expert, R&D Manager, and R&D Director. This diverse background underscores his in-depth knowledge of the industry and a proven track record of contributing to Fime's success.
Olivier has 18 years' experience in finance and accounting and has been at Fime since 2018. At Fime, he oversees all financial related matters for the global teams.
Olivier's responsibilities include directing finance strategies, forecasting and budget management. He analyzes Fime's financial results and provides strategic guidance to support the growth needs of the company.
Prior to joining Fime, Olivier held financial roles at TRIGO and EY.
Raphaël has over 20 years' experience in information and technology services. He is skilled in business development, product management, agile development, service integration and ITIL.
At Fime, Raphaël is responsible for innovative services & product design and development across payments and transport technologies. This includes embedding cloud-ready capabilities, automation and robotics.
Prior to joining Fime, Raphaël was VP of Risk and Compliance solutions at IPC systems and also served as Executive VP of Global solutions at Etrali Trading solutions.
Rassil boasts 15+ years of industry expertise in payments, e-commerce, and beyond. At Fime, she spearheads Middle East & Africa growth, overseeing Business Development and Sales Departments, including account management. Her role fuels Fime's expansion across payments, transport, and security services.
Rassil's extensive experience plays a pivotal role in driving Fime's continued development across diverse markets. Her close collaboration with regional Key Accounts focuses on delivering expert Business Consultancy and Technical Advisory services tailored to the payments industry.
Job Titles:
- VP Strategy and Innovation
Sherif has over 22 years of experience focused on incubating, scaling, and growing global businesses with expertise in payments, Fintech, digital banking and the intersection of digital identity and cybersecurity.
At Fime, Sherif leads the growth of strategy and innovation program, expanding product and service portfolios in new and existing markets.
Prior to Fime, Sherif held key roles as Managing Director (North America) at UL's Payments and compliance business, Chief Growth Officer at Entersekt, and Chief Operating officer at LoginID.
At Fime, Stéphanie utilizes her deep understanding of international technology trends to ensure Fime's offering is aligned with customers' latest requirements and lead the development of new services.
Prior to joining Fime, Stéphanie worked as a Technical Support Manager at TXCOM. She is also on the GlobalPlatform Board of Directors, where she serves as Secretary and Treasurer.
Vita Wang has over 16 years' experience in consulting and certification. She has been with Fime since 2013, working with various clients in the payments and authentication industries.
At Fime, Vita leads the Fime Asia team located in Taipei. In her role as Country Manager, she covers testing laboratory services, financial services, engineering and professional services, business consulting, sales and administration.
Job Titles:
- VP Americas
- VP Americas and Global Sales
Xavier has 22 years' experience in the payments industry, with 14 years at Fime. At Fime, he leads the sales team, where he supports Fime's growth and the deployment of services across payments, transport and security.
Xavier's experience has helped to drive Fime's continued development in the certification market, by supporting the progression of its ISO17025, EMV laboratory certification and consultancy services for the payment, mobile payment and NFC markets.
Prior to joining Fime, Xavier held different business development positions at Gemalto, supporting the EMV migration in Mexico and Central America and promoting eID services in South Europe.
Yi has over 16 years experience within payments and telecom industries. She joined Fime as the first employee in China in 2016, and has developed the local activity by making significant business development and account management.
At Fime, Yi uses her extensive certification experience in sales and business development to lead the local team to increase payments activity in China, by supporting terminal, mobile and card manufacturers, financial institutions, fintech and payment schemes to enable innovations.
Prior to Fime, Yi worked at various positions at another lab, where she specialized in EMVCo, NFC, ISO, PTCRB and GCF.