Dr. Sc. Luka Celic

Dr. Sc. Luka Celic

Head of Payments, MENA

Luka Celic is an accomplished enterprise architect and technology leader with extensive experience in the payments industry. He has a proven track record of driving innovation, optimising technology strategies, and delivering transformative business solutions across diverse markets. In previous roles as Global Head of Architecture,

Luka was responsible for the design, development, and integration of issuing and acquiring products and services across 200 financial institutions spanning Africa, the Middle East, and the Levant.With a strong scientific background and a cross-industry perspective, Luka applies a methodical and analytical approach to enterprise architecture. His ability to synthesize complex concepts, respect diverse expertise, and ensure strategic alignment enables organisations to establish and deploy scalable, efficient, and secure payments solutions.