Deniz Oran

Deniz Oran leads EMEA Payment Partnerships at Google, which involves collaborating with companies that cover all different aspects of the payments ecosystem including bringing agentic payments to the region. Building strong relationships with EMEA merchants, payments and financial services companies is core to Google’s mission to make payments simple, safe and smart for all. Deniz and her team focus on bringing local perspectives to global product developments.

Before joining Google, Deniz worked for American Express as a Director of Product Management in London where she led the successful launch of virtual payments products in Europe. During her years at Amex, she gained a rich perspective on the ecosystem through her roles in strategy and business planning. Before that, she worked in technology consulting for the financial services industry in London and New York.

Deniz grew up in Istanbul and currently lives in Zurich. She has a BA from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from INSEAD (Singapore & France).