In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Dr Reda Helal \u2013 Managing Director and Co-Head of Processing for Africa at Network International \u2013 discusses the company\u2019s integrated payment processing platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Helal holds a Master\u2019s degree from York University and a Doctorate from the University of Liverpool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He has over 22 years of experience in digital payments, strategic planning and execution, new market entries, and leadership practices in multinational payments organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This experience includes working as a Retail Sales Manager at United Bank Limited and as a Director of Strategic Business for First Data Corporation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In 2016, Dr Helal joined Network International as Chief Strategist for the Middle East, and five years later became the Chief Business Planning and Market Development Officer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He took on his current position in 2022 and is now responsible for leading a client-focused business unit that serves financial institutions, fintechs, and payment partners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this interview, Dr Helal talks about Network International\u2019s new integrated payment processing platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He unpacks the platform\u2019s reception in South Africa and explains why it is important for local clients to have in-country support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dr Helal then sheds light on Network International\u2019s new R60-million premium payment switch and discusses what it adds to their existing offering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Finally, Dr Helal talks about how the South African banking ecosystem compares to other regions that Network International operates in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The full Business Talk interview with Dr Reda Helal is embedded below.<\/p>\n\n\n