Kareem al-Hadidi

About Kareem al-Hadidi

I’m the Founder & President of PPD Technology, Michigan’s premier fintech in payment processing and merchant services. Over the last decade, I’ve built PPD Tech from the ground up into a trusted partner for businesses that want smarter, faster, and more cost-effective ways to accept payments and grow.With over 15 years in the payments industry, I’ve seen firsthand how outdated systems and hidden fees hold businesses back. That insight inspired me to create a company focused on transparency, innovation, and scale.What We’ve Built at PPD Technology:A nationwide merchant portfolio, supporting hundreds of active businessesPartnerships with leading POS & payment providers including Clover, Pays, Valor, Union, Dejavoo, iPOS, and On-The-FlyA custom fintech portal & CRM integrating underwriting, risk management, inventory, and agent support in one ecosystemA fast-growing sales agent network, helping entrepreneurs build long-term residual incomeWhat Drives Me:My passion is helping businesses reduce costs, streamline payments, and scale with the right technology—while also giving sales professionals the tools to build lasting careers in fintech.If you’re a business owner looking for better payment solutions or a sales professional interested in fintech partnerships, let’s connect.

Experience

1. President

   Ppd Technology

   Aug 2018 — Present · Detroit, MI, US

   President & Founder | PPD TechnologyAug 2018 – Present | Detroit Metropolitan AreaI founded PPD Technology and built it into one of the nation’s premier fintech and merchant services providers, delivering innovative payment and POS solutions to businesses nationwide. Under my leadership, PPD Technology has become recognized for scaling merchant portfolios, driving billions in annual payment volume, and building technology that empowers both merchants and sales agents.Key Achievements & Impact:Grew PPD Technology into a nationwide leader in merchant services, supporting thousands of merchants across diverse industriesScaled processing to billions in annual payment volume, covering credit card, ACH, and POS transactionsForged strategic partnerships with industry-leading platforms, including Clover, Pays, Valor, Union, Dejavoo, iPOS, and On-The-FlyDesigned and launched a proprietary enterprise CRM & portal integrating underwriting, risk management, equipment financing, inventory control, and agent enablementBuilt and expanded a national sales agent and partner network, empowering entrepreneurs with training, infrastructure, and multi-tiered income opportunitiesDeveloped innovative financing, subscription, and equipment programs that make cutting-edge POS technology accessible to merchants at scaleEstablished and enforced robust risk management and compliance frameworks, protecting both merchants and the enterprise portfolio

Education

• Wayne State University

  Bachelor's degree, Marketing and Global Supply Chain

  2009 — 2013