The world's leading provider of purpose-driven engagement technology, designed for buyers, users and brands.

Making engagement easier, technology-driven and more fulfilling.

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Connecting 1,000+ businesses and 7,000+ brands with a reach of over 100 million end-users worldwide.

Through custom-built enterprise platforms, white-label SaaS and plug-and-play APIs, we've put a smile on millions of faces across the globe.

Where the desire to reward and the passion for technology led to a revolution in engagement

Merit was founded in 2016 with a singular goal, to use technology to go beyond just transactions and create meaningful connections. 


Our journey began as an aspirational startup with a team of five, transforming into a globally recognised enterprise with over 80 employees in just a few years. Our ambition to merge global reach with local insights has lef to us having offices in key cities, including Riyadh, Dubai, Barcelona, New-York, London, Kuwait, Cairo, Bangalore and Lahore.


By exceeding our goals, creating a lasting impact and weaving our values into every fibre of what we do, we are proud to stand as a global leader in innovative engagement technology, delivering top-tier solutions that can be enjoyed by everyone.

Meet our Team

An emphasis on value for everyone

Our belief that engagement should not just be a focus for the end-user, but for our clients and brands as well. This belief has led to the creation of purpose-built solutions, catered around the needs of our customers.

160+
Markets
20+
AVG Marketplace users per platform
7,000+
Brands
80+
Employees

Our Mission

Empowering businesses with innovative global platforms for impactful local engagement.

Our Vision

Shaping a globally connected future where every interaction fosters meaningful engagement and drives sustainable growth.

A Message from our CEO

“Merit champions diversity, empowering women and fostering an inclusive workspace that boosts innovation. Our vision is to give access to the most advanced technology to engage customers, employees and any partners creating profitability, regardless of their location, adjusting to client size, needs and objectives.”

Julie Barbier-Leblan – CEO & Co-Founder
Forbes Top 20 Women in Tech 2022 & 2023
Thrishan Padayachi
CTO & Co-Founder
Waleed Al-Jasser
COO
Mona El-Gazzar
Senior VP - Partnerships & Business Development
Fahad Shaheryar
Regional CFO
Reymher Nobrera
VP Operations & Business  Excellence
Pablo Arredondo
Business Development Director
Thamer Bamieh
VP Partnerships KSA
Marta Babiano
Head of Legal
Wael AlHelal
Business Development Engineering Director
Mehmet Gurun
Gobal Merchant Acquisition & Integration
Amit Pandey
Director of Engineering
Sid Sharma
Manager (Strategy & Marketing)
Habeeb Ur Rahman
Senior Project Manager & Product Manager
Rahul Dev Singh
Senior Program Manager
Tamer Labna
Product Manager

The People Behind Merit

Meet Our Senior Team

Awards & Industry Recognition

Best Use of Gift Cards in a Program - IMA Excellence Awards 2024
Best Use of Gift Cards in a Program - IMA US & Europe - 2023
Forbes Women’s Summit Award – Women in Tech - 2023
Relocate - Move to Saudi Program - 2023
WiiN Co-Founder