Adyen announced a change in leadership in its UAE region.
Daumantas Grigaravicius will take over the commercial management and strategic planning for Adyen in the region as the new Head of Middle East, replacing Sander Maertens, who’s transitioning to a global commercial role.
Grigaravicius brings over 13 years of diverse experience in the fintech industry to his new role. After relocating to the UAE in 2018, Grigaravicius served as the Country Manager for Ebury, a subsidiary of Banco Santander, where he played a pivotal role in securing the first-ever Category 3D license under the DFSA. More recently, he was General Manager Middle East at Triple-A, a series A startup backed by Sequoia and Shorooq Partners, where he helped customers embrace digital currency payments.
“I’m excited to step into the role of Head of Middle East. With the solid foundation built by Sander and the incredible team here, we’re poised to deepen our commitment to UAE businesses, helping them grow through innovative and seamless payment solutions locally and globally,”
said Daumantas Grigaravicius.
Maertens new role within Adyen is called SVP Global Commerce, He will focus his efforts on identifying key opportunities for Adyen’s offering within the entertainment, hospitality and travel industries. During Maertens’ 15 years at Adyen, he has helped to successfully establish the company’s business offering and local presence in Latin America and the Middle East.
“It’s a proud moment to bid farewell to my current role after opening this office and building a strong local foundation,”
said Maertens.
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