FGI Announces Promotions Across Finance and Tech Divisions

New York, NY, July 2, 2026 — FGI Worldwide LLC (“FGI”), a leading provider of working capital financing and trade credit insurance solutions, has announced the promotion of three team members across its Finance and Tech divisions, reflecting the firm’s commitment to developing talent and continued growth.

Lauren Saglamer has been promoted to managing director within FGI Finance. In this role, she will continue to drive the growth and development of the portfolio management team while strengthening the firm's relationships with strategic syndication partners. She will continue to collaborate closely with department leaders to enhance processes, advance strategic initiatives, and deliver exceptional outcomes for clients.

Alexander Ehrlich has been promoted to managing director within FGI Finance. In his expanded role, he will continue to play a key leadership role within FGI's underwriting team while assuming broader responsibilities across the organization, including leading transaction teams, strategic planning, team development, and cross-functional collaboration.

Walid Souilem has been promoted to managing director within FGI Tech. In this role, Walid will drive the technical vision and architecture of the TRUST™ platform, oversee security and infrastructure, and support strategic partnerships and enterprise client engagements.

“Lauren, Alex and Walid share an outstanding dedication to clients and colleagues, and we are proud to announce their promotions,” said Sami Altaher, CEO. “They have made an incredible impact across the business, and their leadership will help shape the firm’s next phase of growth.”

FGI continues to invest in leadership, innovation, and long-term growth across all divisions, further strengthening its ability to deliver integrated financial, risk, and technology solutions to clients worldwide. The appointments reinforce the firm’s commitment to building scalable platforms and deepening its position as a trusted partner.

About FGI

FGI is a leader in the global commercial finance industry, equipping small and medium enterprises with the tools they need to enhance their business. Through its three principal business units, FGI Finance, FGI Risk, and FGI Tech, FGI provides clients with flexible and customized asset-based lending and credit insurance solutions designed to support international and domestic growth. TRUST™, FGI Tech’s flagship software, is a powerful web-based credit insurance management platform that automates the management and administration of credit insurance policies in real-time. Headquartered in New York City with offices across the US, Canada, and the UK, FGI delivers unique and relationship-focused solutions for its clients worldwide. For more information, visit fgiww.com.