Revolut Expands North African Presence with Appointment of Yacine Faqir as Morocco CEO
His appointment signals Revolut’s strategic focus on expanding digital banking and payment services in emerging African markets.
Global financial technology company Revolut has appointed Yacine Faqir as its Chief Executive Officer for Morocco, strengthening its leadership presence in North Africa.
Faqir joins Revolut from Mastercard, where he previously served as Vice President of Products and Solutions for North-Francophone Africa. His appointment signals Revolut’s strategic focus on expanding digital banking and payment services in emerging African markets.
The move is part of Revolut’s broader plan to scale its operations across the region, leveraging Morocco’s growing fintech ecosystem to drive innovation, financial inclusion, and cross-border payment solutions.

