Network International has appointed Ashish Jain as its new Group Chief Financial Officer, effective January 2026.

In his role, Jain will be responsible for overseeing the company’s financial strategy, capital allocation and operational efficiency, supporting Network International’s long-term growth objectives across the Middle East and Africa.

Jain brings extensive experience in finance and technology-led businesses. Prior to joining Network International, he served as Chief Financial Officer at Careem, where he played a key role during the company’s scale-up, acquisition and subsequent spin-out. His earlier career includes senior positions at Snapdeal, McKinsey & Company, Telenor Asia and UBS Investment Bank, with experience spanning strategy, mergers and acquisitions, and value creation across multiple markets.

Commenting on the appointment, Murat Cagri Suzer, Group Chief Executive Officer of Network International, said Jain’s background in financial leadership and strategic execution would support the company as it continues to evolve its payments and fintech offerings.

Network International said the appointment reflects its focus on strengthening executive leadership as it expands its regional footprint and advances its role as a payments infrastructure provider.

Headquartered in the UAE, Network International operates across more than 50 countries, providing digital payment and fintech solutions to banks, fintech companies, merchants and public-sector entities throughout the Middle East and Africa.