IWD 2026, The Women Who Move Us: Meryem Habibi, Chief Revenue Officer at Bitpace
Meryem Habibi is the Chief Revenue Officer at Bitpace , with experience in Big Tech product marketing and the global financial market.
Meryem Habibi is the Chief Revenue Officer at Bitpace , with experience in Big Tech product marketing and the global financial market.
Meryem Habibi's career commenced at Samsung, focusing on product marketing and innovation. Her transition into fintech involved roles centered on revenue and payments in emerging markets, emphasizing strategic partnerships and business development. Based in London, she navigates the complexities of the global financial landscape from a prominent fintech hub.
Transitioning from a multinational to a startup environment was pivotal for Habibi. This change required developing a new leadership style focused on building frameworks and maintaining operational agility. She emphasizes the importance of leading with transparency and a hands-on approach in startup settings.
Habibi identifies challenges faced by women in tech, such as ensuring their voices influence conversations. She focuses on creating collaborative environments that foster innovative solutions and prioritize collective intelligence over individual authority.
The tech industry has made strides in increasing visibility for women through education and representation in decision-making roles. Habibi notes that diversity is increasingly recognized as a competitive advantage in creating inclusive financial products.
Despite progress, challenges remain, such as the "broken rung" phenomenon, where few women advance to C-suite positions. Habibi advocates for greater transparency in promotion pathways and equity distribution to support women in leadership.
Meryem Habibi is the Chief Revenue Officer at Bitpace , with experience in Big Tech product marketing and the global financial market.
Habibi envisions equal representation in boardrooms as standard practice. She emphasizes the need for diversity in fintech and crypto to build inclusive systems, encouraging industry leaders to embed diversity into the foundation of startups.
Habibi advises women to seek environments where their voices are integral to strategy. She emphasizes challenging structural barriers and fostering environments where talent flourishes regardless of background.
Sheryl Sandberg is highlighted as an inspiration for her impact on leadership conversations in tech.
"The Art of War" by Sun Tzu is cited for its lessons on strategic flexibility and leadership adaptability.
Thomas Edison's quote on perseverance resonates with Habibi's approach to challenges.
Habibi values the growth of team members she has mentored, considering their success a significant achievement.
She engages in daily conversations beyond business metrics to maintain a human-first leadership approach.
Based on reporting by techround.co.uk.