David Melikidze is a global financial executive with over 20 years of leadership experience across banking and fintech sectors. He began his career at Ernst & Young in 2003, later serving as CFO at Liberty Bank JSC, where he played a pivotal role in transforming the bank into a market leader in Georgia. David went on to lead Lithuania’s largest fintech firm, spearheading the launch of digital banks, and most recently held CEO and CFO roles at Payme and TBC Uzbekistan, driving fintech innovation and digital transformation. He holds a BA in Economics & Finance and an Executive MBA from Stanford University.