Fahad F. Qawasmi

Fahad F. Qawasmi is a global FinTech leader, executive trainer, and macroeconomics expert with over 35 years of experience across four continents and more than 10 sectors, including banking, capital markets, gold, and digital transformation. As the CEO and Founder of GolDeFi International AG, a fully regulated Swiss platform for digital payments and gold tokenization, he integrates his deep expertise in strategic planning, financial systems, and blockchain innovation to drive global financial transformation.

A former senior executive at Citibank, Accenture, and Oracle, Fahad has led large-scale corporate restructuring, IPO readiness programs, and strategic investment initiatives in the GCC, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Southeast Asia. His background in finance and computer science, along with advanced training from Andersen Consulting and Citibank, equips him to bridge traditional finance with emerging decentralized technologies. Widely recognized for his thought leadership, Fahad has authored over 20 publications on global macroeconomics, monetary policy, gold markets, and systemic financial risk.

Areas of Expertise

Professional Summary

Global FinTech Leader, Digital Currencies, Macroeconomics and Strategic Planning Expert

• FinTech & Digital Currencies (DeFi, Blockchain, Tokenized Economy).

• Strategic Planning & Business Process Reengineering (BPR).

• Macroeconomics & Global Financial Systems (IMF, BIS, FED).

• Investment Banking, IPO Readiness & Corporate Structuring.

• Risk Management, Inflation/Deflation, Monetary Policy.

• Productivity & Operational Optimization (BPSC / Six Sigma).

• Real Estate & Portfolio Investment Strategy.

• Business Continuity & Change Management.

Training Programs Delivered

• Certified Banker & Retail Banking Professional Development.

• DeFi & The Future of Payment Systems.

• Cryptocurrencies & Digital Assets Fundamentals.

• Business Continuity Planning and BPR Strategies.

• Tokenized Economies & Open Banking Innovations.

• Monetary Policies, Inflation, and Global Debt Dynamics.

• Post-COVID Economic Impact Analysis.

• Modern Money Theory (MMT) and SDR Mechanisms.

• Risks in Emerging Markets & USD Debt Exposure.

Professional Qualifications, Education and Accreditation

• Certified Banking and Retail Banking Professional.

• Specialist in FinTech, DeFi, and Digital Payment Systems.

• Accredited Trainer for Financial Institutions, Central Banks, and Executive Audiences.

• Continuous Professional Development in Macroeconomics, Risk Management, and Policy Analysis.