Onur Ozan
About Onur Ozan
Onur Ozan serves as the Managing Director and Regional Head for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey at SWIFT, where he has worked since 2017. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and Engineering and has over 15 years of experience in the financial services sector.
Work at SWIFT
Onur Ozan has been serving as the Managing Director and Regional Head for the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey at SWIFT since 2017. In this role, he is responsible for spearheading strategic and business development initiatives across 28 markets in the region. He acts as the spokesperson for SWIFT, representing the organization at industry events and in various industry bodies and associations. His leadership focuses on delivering instant and frictionless payment solutions through Payment Market Infrastructures, Banks, and Fintechs.
Education and Expertise
Onur Ozan holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and Engineering from Işık Üniversitesi. He has furthered his education with an Executive MBA from Hult International Business School, completed between 2010 and 2013. Additionally, he studied at the Solvay Brussels School, where he completed the TransConstellation Academy - Management Programme for Finance Executives from 2016 to 2017. He also holds certifications from Insead in Strategy, Building Digital Partnerships, and Organizational Behaviour.
Background
Before joining SWIFT, Onur Ozan accumulated extensive experience in the financial services sector. He worked at EastNets as a Technical Consultant and later as Team Leader in Product Management. His role at Luup International as Pre-sales and Project Manager further enhanced his expertise in the industry. He returned to SWIFT in 2011 as Country Manager and later served as Executive Director and Head of Business Development for the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa before assuming his current position.
Achievements
Onur Ozan is an EMCC accredited coach and mentor, actively participating in corporate mentorship programs. He has over 15 years of experience in regional and global roles within the financial services industry, particularly focusing on B2B, B2P, and P2P payments. His work has contributed to the development of payment solutions that enhance efficiency and accessibility in the financial landscape.