Kalkidan Fikadu Gebeyehu: Business Development Manager at Visa, the world’s leading digital payments network, where I lead strategic growth initiatives and drives partnership development in Ethiopia. With over a decade of experience in digital financial services, I specialize in cross-border payments, agent network management, and business development.

Prior to joining Visa, I worked as Business Development Manager at Thunes, a global cross-border payments provider, where I crafted market strategies and expanded client portfolios. Earlier in my career, I held key roles at fintech firms Kifiya Financial Technologies and MOSS ICT Consultancy, managing regional sales operations, designing agent network strategies, and leading digital payment distribution networks in Ethiopia.

I hold an MBA in Marketing Management from Rift Valley University and BA in Economics from Axum University, Ethiopia. I am passionate about financial inclusion and digital payment, combine strong business acumen with integrity to drive growth, foster sustainable partnerships, and empower others, especially women in the technology and finance sectors.