Influential Women Transforming Payments Sector in 2025

Ruth Porat Women executives are working through various domains, such as blockchain and contactless payments, changing the world's perception of any transaction of money

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Shivani Siroya At Tala, an organization that Shivani Siroya leads, the leadership drives the securing and enabling of mobile payments for poor communities

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Ling Hai The innovations use AI to identify fraud and customize banking experiences for millions

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Leila Janah Leila Janah, be it rural micropayments or crypto for women entrepreneurs, building systems of inclusion rather than exclusion

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Amira Yahyaoui Female founders are revolutionizing BNPL, cross-border transactions, and Web3 payment infrastructure

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