Faisal al-Sakri

Faisal Al-Sakri is an accomplished professional in the fintech and business development sectors, currently serving as Account Director for Fintech EMEA at Thought Machine since September 2022. In this role, Faisal oversees strategic account growth and commercial expansion, focusing on the adoption of Vault Core and Vault Payments platforms across EMEA markets. Previous positions held at Thought Machine include Head of Business Development EMEA and Business Development Manager EMEA, where Faisal specialized in strategic growth, market expansion, and forging partnerships. Prior experience includes serving as an Economist at the Swedish Agency for Economic and Regional Growth, where Faisal led the distribution of €6 billion in sustainability-linked bonds and developed AI automation solutions for SMEs. Educational qualifications include a Master of Science in Energy, Trade and Finance from Cass Business School, along with a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Jönköping International Business School, and an International Baccalaureate from Åva Gymnasium.