Noyan Nihat
Noyan Nihat (born 2 July 1969) is a British fintech executive, business consultant, entrepreneur, and regulatory advocate. He has over 25 years of experience in banking, global payments, and financial technology. He is currently the Co-Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Cardaq.
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Noyan Nihat | |
| Born | 2 July 1969 London, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Mill High School Institute of Direct Marketing (Diploma in Marketing) |
| Occupation | Fintech executive, business consultant, entrepreneur |
| Known for | Co-CEO of Cardaq, fintech and payments industry leadership |
Notable work | The Digital Authority Framework |
| Website | https://noyannihat.com/ |
Early life and education
Nihat was born in London, United Kingdom. He is a British national.
He studied at Mill High School and later earned a Diploma in Marketing from the Institute of Direct Marketing.
Career
Nihat has worked across traditional banking and the fintech industry, focusing on digital payments, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance.
He has held senior roles in financial services companies including Privat 3 Money Ltd and Transactive Solutions Ltd.
He is currently Co-CEO and Executive Director of Cardaq, a global payments and acquiring company. In this role, he works on electronic money institutions, merchant acquiring, and international payment systems.
He also runs Noyan Nihat Consulting, advising on fintech strategy, regulation, and financial technology innovation.
Publications
- The Digital Authority Framework
External links
- Official website: https://noyannihat.com/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/noyan-nihat-9270742
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/noyannihatconsulting/
- X (Twitter): https://x.com/noyannihat84523
- Bloomberg article: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-08/nigel-farage-s-reform-uk-on-city-of-london-charm-offensive