Andy Khawaja
Founder and CEO in West Hollywood, California
An award-winning entrepreneur, Dr. Andy Khawaja draws upon extensive international experience and knowledge of five languages in his role as the CEO of Allied Wallet, a global leader in the online payments space. The company offers a wide range of services, including virtual wallets and merchant payment processing, to more than 150 million customers across more than 100 countries. Since founding the company in California in 2005, Dr. Andy Khawaja has led a global expansion that includes major offices in Hong Kong, London, Germany, and other financial centers.
Under Dr. Khawaja’s leadership, Allied Wallet has received numerous industry honors over the years, including being named among the world’s fastest-growing companies by publications such as Inc. and the Los Angeles Business Journal. Dr. Khawaja has also earned recognition for both his professional and community efforts, including multiple awards as a top CEO and an honorary medallion for philanthropy from Pope Francis and the Vatican.
Dr. Andy Khawaja holds a PhD in humane letters from Lebanese American University and is fluent in English, German, Spanish, French, and Arabic. In addition to his work with Allied Wallet, his international experience has positioned him as a consultant who offers guidance on issues of global financial policy and cybersecurity.