Head of Legal
Network International
“The best legal teams don’t slow business down, they make sure it can move faster, safely and intelligently.”
Othman Azzouzi is Head of Legal for Francophone and Southern Africa at a leading fintech company, where he manages regulatory, contractual, and compliance matters across emerging and developed markets. With extensive experience in fintech, payments, AI, and blockchain, he advises on complex cross-border transactions and regulatory frameworks, working closely with central banks and authorities worldwide. His background spans mergers and acquisitions, labour law, and data privacy, with hands-on expertise across EMEA, India, the United States, South America, and Asia. He has successfully led high-stakes negotiations with processors, merchants, financial institutions, and regulators, ensuring innovation is balanced with robust risk management. Currently pursuing a PhD, Othman is committed to advancing thought leadership at the intersection of law, technology, and global regulation.
Othman Azzouzi, Head of Legal at Network International in Morocco, shares the lessons he has learned negotiating across markets and cultures. I have spent years...
Learn more about Negotiation dynamics: the subtle power of intent
“Mistakes are part of innovation, as long as we learn fast.”
Learn more about “Mistakes are part of innovation, as long as we learn fast.”