Years of experience: 27

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Doug's Career Path
Programme Director - Financial Services Jan. 2024 -
Present
YocoProgramme Director - Financial Services
Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
FounderJul. 2018 -
Present
Gravity Nine Point Eight (Pty) Ltd.Founder
Cape Town, Western Cape, South AfricaI established Gravity 9.8 in 2018 with the vision of providing inclusive, lower-cost digital financial, payments and transaction solutions to informal and ‘last mile’ communities. I work with industry experts in designing and providing these solutions for informal businesses, consumers, and communities in collaboration with South African, global Fin/Edu/Health/Insure-Tech businesses, and corp...
Managing Director: Group Payments and Physical Cash Jan. 2017 -
Jan. 2018
Absa GroupManaging Director: Group Payments and Physical Cash
Gauteng, South AfricaImplemented a revised strategy for group payments that optimised the value and security of the franchise, including the group Physical Cash business unit. The logistics model, risk management, partnership model, and pricing model of physical cash significantly changed group profitability and the sustainability of several bank channels. Delivered effective guidance and mentorship to numerous F...

Doug's Posts

  • How I can help you

    I deliver key strategies: operating plans, budgets, KPIs, cross-functional leadership, and more. Unique skills in retail, banking, and FinTech. Proven track record in rebuilding companies and driving profitability.

  • People I am looking for

    Seeking collaborations with: - Banks - Financial Services - FinTechs - Joint Ventures - Lenders - Consulting

  • Experience & Cases

    Achievements: - Built Africa's top bank-retailer JV - Boosted Standard Bank's card business - Rescued an online retailer Clients: Standard Bank, Barclays, Absa, HomeChoice

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