Mr. Zaher El Khatib
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Zaher El Khatib is a seasoned technology and business leader with more than 29 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. He serves as Partner and Chief Executive Officer of TeleWyx Digital Solutions in Kuwait, where he leads the company’s strategic vision, innovation agenda, digital transformation initiatives, and regional expansion.
Throughout his career, Mr. El Khatib has built a strong track record in leading large-scale digital transformation programs across the banking sector, with deep expertise in Islamic digital banking, AI-driven financial solutions, business transformation, fintech integration, core banking platforms, regulatory compliance frameworks, and strategic partnerships. His leadership blends business strategy with advanced technology execution, enabling financial institutions to modernize operations, enhance customer experience, and achieve scalable growth.
His core areas of specialization include Islamic and digital banking solutions, Anti-Money Laundering (AML), IFRS 9 implementation, enterprise risk management, and regulatory technology, supporting financial institutions in strengthening operational resilience, ensuring compliance, and accelerating innovation. He is recognized for driving revenue growth, market expansion, and competitive differentiation through innovative Shariah-compliant banking solutions powered by robust digital platforms.
Mr. El Khatib spent 27 years at Path Solutions and Azentio Software, where he held senior leadership positions and played a pivotal role in the development, implementation, and global expansion of world-class Islamic and digital banking platforms, including “iMAL,” a Shariah-compliant core banking solution certified under AAOIFI standards. During this period, he led complex transformation programs and enterprise-scale implementations for financial institutions across multiple international markets, delivering mission-critical banking and financial technology solutions.
Prior to co-founding TeleWyx Digital Solutions, he served as Board Advisor to Kurdistan International Islamic Bank, advising on Islamic digital transformation, fintech adoption, and banking modernization strategies. He also held the position of Chief Business Officer at WorldLink Inc., a U.S.-based technology startup, where he led business development and strategic growth initiatives.
Mr. El Khatib is widely recognized for his advisory expertise in Shariah-compliant financial products, core and digital banking transformation, fintech integration, and AI-driven banking innovation, with consulting experience across multiple international financial institutions.
At TeleWyx Digital Solutions, he continues to focus on driving innovation, building strategic partnerships, and delivering next-generation technology solutions that align financial services with digital transformation objectives, ensuring sustainable growth and long-term value creation.