Executive appointment

Mastercard Appoints Yasemin Bedir as EEMEA President
Mastercard has appointed Yasemin Bedir as the new President for its Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa region, effective September 1, 2026.

Saadia Zahidi Appointed as First Female IATA Director General
Saadia Zahidi has been appointed as the ninth Director General of IATA, becoming the first woman to lead the global airline association starting November 2026.

Nicolas Sibuet Named Chief Financial & Corporate Development Officer at Aramex
The Nicolas Sibuet Aramex appointment sees Nicolas Sibuet appointed as Chief Financial and Corporate Development Officer, effective 8 May 2026. Sibuet previously served as Acting CEO and brings over 30 years of international leadership in finance and strategy.
