Sami Akbulut
About Sami Akbulut
Sami Akbulut is the Global Expansion Strategy and Implementation Director at Nuvei, where he has worked since 2024. He has a background in strategy and operations, with previous roles at companies such as Cashflows and Checkout.com.
Current Role at Nuvei
Sami Akbulut serves as the Global Expansion Strategy and Implementation Director at Nuvei, a position he has held since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing the company's global expansion initiatives, focusing on strategic planning and implementation. His experience in this area builds on his previous role at Nuvei as Global Expansion Strategy and Implementation Manager from 2022 to 2024.
Previous Experience at Nuvei
Prior to his current position, Sami Akbulut worked at Nuvei as the Global Expansion Strategy and Implementation Manager for two years, from 2022 to 2024. During this time, he contributed to various strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the company's global footprint. His work involved collaboration across departments to ensure successful implementation of expansion strategies.
Professional Background
Sami Akbulut has a diverse professional background in strategy and operations. He worked at Cashflows as a BIN Sponsorship Support Officer from 2018 to 2020. He also held positions at Checkout.com, first as an Associate in Financial Partnerships and later as a Manager in the same area from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, he was involved with a Stealth Startup in strategy, partnerships, and operations from 2021 to 2022.
Education and Qualifications
Sami Akbulut studied at Birkbeck, University of London, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Computing. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in strategy and implementation within the technology and finance sectors.
Early Career Experience
Sami Akbulut began his career in customer service and compliance. He worked at Mercari, Inc. as a Customer Service Representative for three months in 2017 and later as a Compliance Analyst for one year until 2018. His early experiences laid the groundwork for his subsequent roles in strategy and operations.