Bahar Sahajwalla
Chief Regulatory and Public Affairs Officer
Bahar Sahajwalla is the Chief Regulatory and Public Affairs Officer of MoneyGram. Since joining the company in 2017, she has held senior leadership roles including Head of External Relations and Government Affairs. Over the years, she has been responsible for regulatory strategy, global exam readiness, privacy and social impact—leading cross-functional efforts to navigate complex regulatory environments and advance the company’s global priorities.
Prior to joining MoneyGram, Bahar 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, Bahar was named one of The Hill’s top lobbyists of 2023. Bahar holds a J.D. from American University Washington College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Foreign Service, International Politics from Georgetown University.