Bahar Sahajwalla was appointed as Chief Regulatory and Public Affairs Officer in March 2023. She has been with MoneyGram since 2017 and previously served as Head of External Relations and Government Affairs. Over the years, she has been responsible for several teams within the organization including regulatory strategy, global exam readiness, privacy, social impact and more.

Prior to joining MoneyGram, Sahajwalla worked at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in the International Division, where she advised companies on global public policy and regulatory issues to advance their business opportunities around the world.

Highly regarded in the industry, Sahajwalla was named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists of 2023. Sahajwalla holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, International Politics from Georgetown University.