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Network International appoints Görkem Köseoğlu as Group Chief Customer and AI Officer
In this role, Köseoğlu will be leading Network’s AI strategy while overseeing product development, marketing, and operations across MEA region.
Network International, a leading fintech company across the Middle East and Africa, has appointed Görkem Köseoğlu as its new Group Chief Customer and AI Officer, effective immediately.
In his new role, Köseoğlu brings over 30 years of leadership experience in digital transformation, analytics, and artificial intelligence. He will be leading Network’s AI strategy while overseeing product development, marketing, and operations. The remit reflects the company’s broader shift toward embedding AI at the core of its business model, moving from traditional payment processing to intelligent, data-led financial experiences
Before this appointment, Köseoğlu worked with ING in key roles including as the Group CTO, Chief Analytics Officer, and COO, leading the bank’s global analytics unit and major transformation initiatives across its business lines. Previously, he served Mckinsey and Lucent Technologies in pivotal roles.
Murat Cagri Suzer, Group CEO at Network International, welcomed Köseoğlu saying, “We are pleased to welcome Görkem. His appointment underscores Network International’s continued focus on driving innovation. As Group Chief Customer and AI Officer, he will be responsible for embedding AI within Network's business processes and product development. This will optimize our technological capabilities, operations, and facilitate the delivery of innovative products to our customers.”
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Köseoğlu added, “I am delighted to join Network International and contribute to our mission of driving operational excellence and enhancing the customer journey across all our markets. By developing and deploying innovative products and solutions, we will empower our customers to leverage scale, data insights, and technological efficiencies. Our next wave of growth aims to simplify how consumers transact, improving daily lives and strengthening financial decision-making.”
Last year, Network merged with Magnati, becoming the largest fintech platform in the MEA region.
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