Saadi Monla

Saadi Monla is a Payment Partnership Expert at Flutterwave, where he leverages his deep expertise in the payments industry to drive the partnerships that power the company’s mission and growth objectives. He brings over 15 years of experience spanning the financial services and technology sectors across Africa and the GCC, with a focus on acquiring, issuing, e-commerce, and value-added services. He specializes in driving sales strategies through indirect channels and technology providers. 

Before joining Flutterwave, Saadi held leadership roles at Visa, where he achieved significant revenue growth and successfully expanded commercial footprints across the region. Known for his analytical rigor and cross-functional leadership, he specializes in client advisory, business development, and managing multi-million-dollar portfolios. His career also includes senior positions at BlackBerry Software and Ooredoo Group, where he spearheaded initiatives that generated substantial revenue streams. Saadi holds a bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Lebanese American University and is fluent in French, English, and Arabic.