Global digital payments company – Visa has appointed of Nasser Bdeir as Country Manager for Oman, with effect May 25, 2025. 

Bdeir works from Visa’s regional headquarters in Riyadh, overseeing operations including Oman and Bahrain. He succeeds Manish Gautam, who has been serving as the Country Manager for Oman since 2019. Manish is moving within the company to oversee Visa Commercial Solutions, the payment company’s strategically important business across Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Oman.

Bdeir joined Visa in 2013, and has held key roles over the years including, as the Head of Innovation & Business Support for KSA, Oman and Bahrain, and Head of Financial Institutions -KSA, managing leading banks, driving growth and innovation for merchants and fintechs, and market development. 

Before joining Visa, he worked with Banque Saudi Fransi for over five years. On the academic front, he holds key certifications including emerging leaders program from Columbia University, management and leadership certification from MIT Sloan, accounting and finance professional development program from Harvard University, and executive education from INSEAD. 

Welcoming Bdeir on the leadership team, Ali Bailoun, Visa’s Regional General Manager for Saudi Arabia, Oman and Bahrain, said, “We are excited about Nasser’s appointment as Visa’s Oman Country Manager.  He brings proven leadership skills as well as a strong understanding of Visa’s business in Oman and deep experience from the wider region. I am confident Nasser will further deepen our local partnerships to deliver more value for our clients and partners, and make significant contributions to the Oman government’s digital commerce agenda.”   

Nasser added, “I am thrilled to have the opportunity to lead our operations in an exciting market such as Oman. I am looking forward to working closely with our clients to introduce new payment innovations that benefit Omani consumers and businesses. We are deeply committed to supporting the Oman government's cashless agenda and creating an inclusive, resilient digital economy where everyone, everywhere in Oman can participate and be empowered by the benefits digital commerce offers.”   

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He also shared the news on LinkedIn, “With 12 rewarding years at Visa and an even longer journey deeply rooted in my home market of Saudi, where I’ve had the privilege of holding key leadership roles, this new chapter represents a fantastic opportunity to drive growth and innovation in Oman. 

Oman is a market with significant potential, and I look forward to working alongside our exceptional teams and partners to drive meaningful impact, accelerate digital payments, and champion financial inclusion..I’ll continue to be based out of our Sub-regional HQ in Riyadh, ensuring strong connectivity and collaboration across the region.”