CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence

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From CFO to CEO: Chris Zietsman, CEO of Snapscan, talks on FinTech, culture & competence

CEO of Snapscan, Chris Zietsman, has a background in Accounting and Auditing, and is passionate about merging finance and technology to lighten the load for all South Africans. Founded in 2013, the business launched one of the first mobile payment apps in South Africa - combining ingenuity with Standard Bank's impressive financial infrastructure and expertise. Starting out as the company’s Finance Officer in 2016, Chris was appointed as CEO in 2019, and Snapscan has made significant strides ever since.

In this week’s Business Unusual podcast, Ralf Fletcher, CEO of Topco Media engages in conversation with Chris Zietsman to discuss the challenges related to digital convenience, access to FinTech and staying motivated. Together, Ralf and Chris unpack themes surrounding partnerships with FinTech companies and financial institutions, E-commerce, finding opportunities to learn from every challenge faced, and building up communities. Chris provides an interesting perspective on how to network, being okay with failures along the way, and innovating to service your customer base beyond their expectations.
10 Mar 2021 English South Africa Business · Business

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