Meet our team

Our team is the heart of Markaaz. Our founders, executives, and advisors have driven commercialization, global expansion, and product innovation for some of the most notable companies in the world. Explore their profiles to learn more.

Founders and executive leadership

Hany Fam

Founder and CEO

Fabi Hubschmid

Co-founder and Chief Strategic Development Officer 

Sandy Watkins

Co-founder

Alain Cauwenberghs

Chief Growth Officer

Catherine Murchie

Chief Operating Officer

Kumar Ampapathini

Chief Financial Officer

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Mike Grillo

Chief Revenue Officer 

Tom Reed

Chief Data Officer

Advisors

Bobby Mehta

Former CEO and Vice Chairman of HSBC North America, and Former CEO of Transunion

David Clarke

Former Chief Data Officer, Dun & Bradstreet

Gordon Watson

Chairman, AXA Asia 

Why I joined Markaaz

Markaaz is a trailblazer. The company is solving long-standing industry challenges by finding, matching, and verifying legitimate small businesses while setting an example of responsible business operations. The fact that ESG has been a core value from the beginning is important to customers as well as inspiring for other growing businesses.

— Jodi Caro

Greg Boosin

EVP, Global B2B and Product Marketing, 
Mastercard

Jodi Caro

General Council, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, Ulta Beauty

Kathleen Pike

President & CEO, One Mind at Work

Lisa Ward

Managing Director, Board Services, ZRG Partners 

Michael Fraccaro

Chief People Officer, Mastercard

Michael Heller

Venture Partner, Oak HC/FT and Operating Partner, MissionOG

Why I joined Markaaz

Markaaz addresses a clear problem that needs to be solved. Their solutions are results-driven, easy to implement, and have the potential to establish an entirely new standard in the market. This will allow many more small businesses to access the essential services they need to thrive.

— Michael Marcus

Michael Marcus

Senior Advisor, The Boston Consulting Group  

Sarah Arana-Morton

Former CEO of OpenCorporates and former Global Head of Commercial, dunnhumby

Todd Hartman

EVP, General Council and Chief Risk Officer, Best Buy 

Why I joined Markaaz

The role of risk assessment and management technologies is increasingly important for companies big and small. Having spent nearly two decades guiding Best Buy through compliance and fraud work, and understanding the need for efficient solutions at scale, I am excited to support Markaaz on its mission.

— Todd Hartman

Why I joined Markaaz

Markaaz is a trailblazer. The company is solving long-standing industry challenges by finding, matching, and verifying legitimate small businesses while setting an example of responsible business operations. The fact that ESG has been a core value from the beginning is important to customers as well as inspiring for other growing businesses.

— Jodi Caro

Why I joined Markaaz

Markaaz is a trailblazer. The company is solving long-standing industry challenges by finding, matching, and verifying legitimate small businesses while setting an example of responsible business operations. The fact that ESG has been a core value from the beginning is important to customers as well as inspiring for other growing businesses.

— Jodi Caro

Why I joined Markaaz

Markaaz is a trailblazer. The company is solving long-standing industry challenges by finding, matching, and verifying legitimate small businesses while setting an example of responsible business operations. The fact that ESG has been a core value from the beginning is important to customers as well as inspiring for other growing businesses.

— Jodi Caro

Investors

Markaaz is founder-funded, and supported by strategic partners, like Mastercard. We are always open to a good conversation about how we can accelerate our roadmap.

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