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Reuters
30-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
TeamSec Appoints Finance Leaders to Board to Drive AI-Powered Securitization and Fintech Growth
ISTANBUL, Türkiye, May 29, 2025 (EZ Newswire) -- TeamSec, opens new tab announced it has appointed three distinguished executives to its board of directors, each with over 90 years of global experience: former ICD CEO Ayman Amin Sejiny, Rasmal Ventures partner Alex Wiedmer, and Neeraj Makin, senior executive vice president at Emirates NBD. TeamSec is an AI-powered next-generation fintech and regtech company offering solutions in capital optimization and working capital liquidity. Its services are delivered through a fully automated, end-to-end securitization and invoice financing platform. Rapidly becoming a key player in its industry, TeamSec is strengthening its leadership team with executives who have a proven track record on the global stage. In this new era, TeamSec strengthens its leadership by appointing Ayman Amin Sejiny as vice chairman and adding Alex Wiedmer and Neeraj Makin to the board of directors. "Welcoming Ayman Amin Sejiny, former CEO of ICD; Alex Wiedmer, partner at Rasmal Ventures; and Neeraj Makin, senior vice president at Emirates NBD, to our board marks a defining moment in TeamSec's journey," said Esad Erkam Köroğlu, CEO of TeamSec. 'Their extensive global experience in investment banking, venture capital, and strategic innovation perfectly aligns with our mission to transform capital markets through our AI-powered securitization as a service solutions. Rather than symbolic, expanding our board is a deliberate move to strengthen our capabilities in entering new markets and navigating regulatory environments.' Corporate and Investment Banking Leader: Ayman Amin Sejiny Ayman Amin Sejiny brings more than 30 years of leadership in corporate and investment banking. He has served as CEO of Barclays Saudi Arabia, Ibdar Bank, Alkhair Bank (formerly Unicorn Investment Bank), and—most recently—the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private-sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group,, opens new tab which spans 55 member countries, maintains LOF relationships with 120 banks, and manages a portfolio of private-equity investments. Earlier in his career, Sejiny held corporate banking roles at Citibank and the Saudi affiliate of ABN AMRO. Throughout these assignments, he has driven strategic growth and forged partnerships in e-commerce, cash management, and cutting-edge fintech solutions. Venture Capital Veteran with 25 Years of Experience: Alex Wiedmer Joining TeamSec's board of directors, Alex Wiedmer is recognized for his over 25 years of venture capital experience across Europe, North America, and the MENA region. Currently a partner and director at Qatar-based Rasmal Ventures, opens new tab, Wiedmer was previously a long-time partner at Paris-based Iris Capital. During that time, he also served on the investment committee of STC Ventures, a pioneering VC fund in the Gulf region that achieved top-decile returns. With a strong track record in venture capital and entrepreneurial finance, Wiedmer has made over 60 investments in more than 50 companies. Strategist Shaping the Future of Banking: Neeraj Makin Another new addition to the board of directors is Neeraj Makin, who serves as group head of strategy, analytics, and venture capital at Emirates NBD, opens new tab and is a member of the executive committee. Makin has shaped the bank's long-term growth strategies and led major acquisitions, including BNP Paribas Egypt and DenizBank in Turkey. He also spearheaded the bank's international expansion by securing branch licenses in Saudi Arabia and India. In addition, he leads the corporate VC fund that invests in advanced analytics centres and promising fintech start-ups. With a background at EY and McKinsey, Makin brings deep mergers, acquisitions, and business strategy expertise. These appointments to TeamSec's corporate governance team will play a pivotal role in shaping the future infrastructure of capital markets and propelling the company to greater heights. TeamSec raised $7.6 million earlier this year to scale its AI-powered securitization platform and accelerate growth across the MENA region. The investment was led by Deniz Ventures, the venture capital fund of DenizBank established under the Emirates NBD Innovation Fund—the Corporate Venture Capital arm of Emirates NBD Group—and Rasmal Ventures, a leading Doha-based venture capital firm. TeamSec is committed to providing working capital and liquidity solutions to banks, financial institutions, and nonbank financial institutions through its end-to-end AI-powered securitization platform. Learn more at opens new tab. About TeamSec TeamSec is a next-generation fintech and regtech innovator, delivering AI-powered capital optimization and working-capital liquidity solutions via a fully automated, end-to-end securitization and invoice-financing platform. Our cloud-native, machine-learning infrastructure digitizes the entire securitization lifecycle—from asset selection and SPV setup through issuance and investor reporting—enabling faster, more flexible, and compliant access to capital markets. Operating across Türkiye, the Gulf region, and the United Kingdom, TeamSec empowers financial institutions and corporates alike to issue asset- and mortgage-backed securities or scale through digital credit solutions with zero operational burden. 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Zawya
26-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
TeamSec welcomes distinguished finance leaders: Unified leadership, global ambition
TeamSec has appointed three distinguished executives to its Board of Directors, together bringing over 90 years of global experience: Former CEO of ICD Ayman Amin Sejiny, Rasmal Ventures Partner Alex Wiedmer and Neeraj Makin, the Senior Executive Vice President at Emirates NBD. TeamSec is an AI-powered next-generation fintech and regtech company offering solutions in capital optimization and working capital liquidity. Its services are delivered through a fully automated, end-to-end securitization and invoice financing platform. Rapidly becoming a key player in its industry, TeamSec is strengthening its leadership team with executives who have a proven track record on the global stage. In this new era, TeamSec strengthens its leadership with the appointment of Ayman Amin Sejiny as Vice Chairman and the addition of Alex Wiedmer and Neeraj Makin to the Board of Directors. Corporate and Investment Banking: Ayman Amin Sejiny having above 30 years of experience. Ayman Amin Sejiny brings more than 30 years of leadership in corporate and investment banking. He has served as CEO of Barclays Saudi Arabia, Ibdar Bank, Alkhair Bank (formerly Unicorn Investment Bank), and—most recently—the Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), the private-sector arm of the Islamic Development Bank Group, which spans 55 member countries, maintains LOF relationships with 120 banks, and manages a portfolio of private-equity investments. Earlier in his career, Sejiny held corporate-banking roles at Citibank and the Saudi affiliate of ABN AMRO. Throughout these assignments, he has driven strategic growth and forged partnerships in e-commerce, cash-management, and cutting-edge fintech solutions. A Venture Capital Veteran with 25 Years of Experience: Alex Wiedmer Joining TeamSec's Board of Directors, Alex Wiedmer is recognized for his more than 25 years of venture capital experience across Europe, North America, and the MENA region. Currently a Partner and Director at Qatar-based Rasmal Ventures, Wiedmer was previously a long-time partner at Paris-based Iris Capital. During that time, he also served on the investment committee of STC Ventures, a pioneering VC fund in the Gulf region that achieved top decile returns. With a strong track record in venture capital and entrepreneurial finance, Wiedmer has made over 60 investments in more than 50 companies to date. A Strategist Shaping the Future of Banking: Neeraj Makin Another new addition to the Board of Directors is Neeraj Makin, who serves as Group Head of Strategy, Analytics and Venture Capital at Emirates NBD and is a member of the Executive Committee. Makin has shaped the bank's long-term growth strategies and led major acquisitions, including BNP Paribas Egypt and DenizBank in Turkey. He also spearheaded the bank's international expansion by securing branch licenses in Saudi Arabia and India. In addition, he leads the corporate VC fund that invests in advanced analytics centres and promising fintech start-ups. With a background at EY and McKinsey, Makin brings deep expertise in mergers, acquisitions, and business strategy. These appointments to TeamSec's corporate governance team will play a pivotal role in shaping the future infrastructure of capital markets and propelling the company to even greater heights.
