Leader in premium payment solutions, American Express Middle East (AEME) announced today the appointment of William C. Keliehor as the new Chief Executive Officer based in the organisation’s regional headquarters in the Kingdom of Bahrain. Keliehor brings with him over 19 years of multi-national experience, with global leaders in the financial services and payments industry.
In his new role, Keliehor will be providing strategic direction with a focus on growing the Card and Merchant business across the company’s 18 markets in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by continuing to increase American Express’ presence, looking at new revenue streams while maintaining the unparalleled levels of service associated with the premium brand of American Express.
Commenting on his new appointment, William C. Keliehor, Chief Executive Officer, AEME said: “I am delighted to have joined American Express Middle East and am looking forward to working with the team to draw upon their collective expertise and skills in the payment industry and lead the organisation in its quest to significantly grow the business across the region.”
As a long standing player in the Middle East payments industry, American Express is a leading provider of premium products and services that meet the sophisticated lifestyle of the affluent and discerning segments of this region’s population.
“The American Express Charge and Credit Cards are preferred methods of payment chosen by customers who appreciate flexibility, prestige, innovation, exclusivity and unparalled personal service,” continued Keliehor. “In addition, the American Express Corporate Card is a comprehensive and effective expense management solution that monitors and controls travel and entertainment expenditure to give significant cost savings to small business and large organisations.”
Prior to joining American Express, Keliehor spent 11 years working for Citibank, in the USA, Russia and the Middle East. Keliehor’s last role was with Citibank based in Dubai as Managing Director, Cards Division Head - Greece, Pakistan, Middle East and Africa.
Keliehor holds a Bachelor of Business Administration Accounting from the University of Houston, USA. He has actively been involved in a number of forums as a guest speaker, at regional councils and on Visa and MasterCard Global Product Committees. Most recently, he played an instrumental role in setting up a Middle East and African Global Payments Council.
