Abe Karar is a distinguished, high-integrity bilingual executive with over 19 years of experience in the financial services industry. He has built a successful career by demonstrating subject matter expertise in Open Banking/Finance, Digital Banking, Digital Transformation, Digital Strategy, Customer Experience, Business Process Digitization, and Data Analytics.

Throughout his career, Abe has worked at some of the world’s largest financial institutions, including Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Bank of Montreal, and First Abu Dhabi Bank. In these roles, he has been at the forefront of driving innovation, leading large-scale transformation initiatives, and establishing Centers of Excellence to ensure long-term success and growth.

As an expert in Open Banking/Finance, Abe has designed and deployed cutting-edge compliance and aggregation platforms, as well as developed impactful use cases that have revolutionized the industry. His visionary approach and passion for innovation have earned him a reputation as a leader who consistently pushes the boundaries of what’s possible in the rapidly-evolving fintech landscape.

In addition to his professional achievements, Abe is also known for his exceptional leadership skills and commitment to maintaining high ethical standards in his work. As a result, he has been able to inspire and empower his teams to consistently deliver outstanding results, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture in the process.