Lesaka Technologies has recently appointed Merchant Division CEO, Kagiso Khaole, who is a seasoned technology executive with over a decade of experience in driving growth and digital transformation across Africa. His leadership journey spans some of the world’s most innovative companies as he most recently spearheaded Starlink’s expansion into 25 African markets for SpaceX, and before that, served as General Manager for Uber Sub-Saharan Africa.

In the role of General Manager at Uber, he oversaw operations in one of the company’s fastest-growing regions. In his new capacity at Lesaka where he started on the 1st of September, Kagiso will be bringing with him a proven track record of scaling businesses, unlocking access to technology, and building teams that thrive in complex, fast-moving markets.

Now, as CEO of Lesaka Technologies’ Merchant Division, he’s turning his focus fully towards fintech and financial inclusion, with that strong standing vision to transform how small businesses and consumers engage with digital financial services across South Africa, Kagiso Khaole’s diverse background across industries like e-commerce, software and services, consumer electronics, consulting, insurance, and banking