Francis Matseketsa

Chief Executive Officer Fintech at MTN South Sudan
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Juba, Central Equatoria, South Sudan, SD
Languages
  • English -
  • Shona -

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Hakunaweyo Mandirahwe

Francis is a self-starter, innovative gentleman that I do not hesitate to recommend for higher and more demanding responsibilities. He is an accomplished business strategist. H. Shumba

Winston Makamure

An interesting fella, ask for an inch he will give you a yard, work wise dependable work colleague.

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Credentials

  • AIBZ
    The Institute of Bankers of Zimbabwe

Experience

    • South Sudan
    • Telecommunications
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Chief Executive Officer Fintech
      • Dec 2022 - Present

      Leading the MTN MOMO- FINTECH as part of the broader company strategy to drive financial inclusion, not leaving anyone behind. Leading the MTN MOMO- FINTECH as part of the broader company strategy to drive financial inclusion, not leaving anyone behind.

    • United Kingdom
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Managing Consultant
      • Jul 2022 - Oct 2022

      Fintech Fintech

    • Rwanda
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Feb 2021 - Jul 2022

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Digital Financial Services Specialist
      • Dec 2018 - Feb 2021

    • Uganda
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Airtel Money Director
      • Feb 2018 - Nov 2018

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Digital Financial Services - Resident Advisor
      • Feb 2017 - Jan 2018

      To provide strategic guidance and advice on the set-up, running and management of Digital Financial Services (DFS) projects where IFC partners with the private sector players in enhancing Digital Financial Inclusion in specific countries in emerging economies To provide strategic guidance and advice on the set-up, running and management of Digital Financial Services (DFS) projects where IFC partners with the private sector players in enhancing Digital Financial Inclusion in specific countries in emerging economies

    • India
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Airtel Money Country Director / Vice President
      • Oct 2014 - Oct 2016

      Drive the Financial Inclusion agenda by leading and managing the Mobile Commerce SBU and performance of the Airtel Money entity P&L – reporting to CEO and dotted line to Africa Head, Airtel Money. Provide consultative direction for the team towards predetermined strategic goals and objectives. Lead ecosystem development and strategic alliances with key stakeholders in the country on Digital Financial services matters; Central Bank, Government departements, Banks, MFIs, Non-Governmental organisations, Retails/merchants Show less

    • Zimbabwe
    • Banking
    • 500 - 600 Employee
    • Head Mass Banking
      • Oct 2013 - Sep 2014

      Responsible for crafting strategies on Mobile Banking Innovations that mobilize deposits for the bank by reaching to the mass market, inter-linking the bank's touch-points and banking system with the mobile money Ecosystem (Eco Cash & EcoCash$ave). One of the key drivers of mass market initiatives that I am driving is Agent Banking, which will ensure visibility of the bank throughout the country as selected retail outlets will be appointed as bank agents to reach all parts of the country as a deposit mobilization and distribution strategy. The Vision is to ensure that the bank becomes the biggest bank in terms of customer base, deposit base, market share and profitability and making it branchless and paperless. Show less

    • Zimbabwe
    • Telecommunications
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Head Of Mobile Money -
      • Oct 2010 - Sep 2013

      To champion and oversee the formulation of the EcoCash product innovation roadmap & business strategy – ensuring the development and testing of high quality, high value product functionalities for successful marketing to consumers. Was also responsible for leading the product conceptual design & strategic direction, sales initiatives, budgeting, reporting, staffing, performance management, recruiting, mentoring and coaching staff.

    • Mobile Money Executive - Product Development & Operatins
      • Jan 2012 - Aug 2012

      Responsibe for Product Development, Operations and Supporting the Distribution Network for the Unbanked to enhance Financial Inclusion.Executive Experience in guiding Mobile Money integrations with other Payment Systems - EcosystemExpert in Payment Systems Development, Regulations & ComplianceLead strategic alliances & partnerships negotiations on Product Development Contracts

    • head of Mobile Money product development
      • 2010 - 2013

      Championed the development and implementation of the Mobile Financial Service (mobile money) called EcoCash at Econet Services by crafting the Business Plan, the Strategy Product Development Roadmap to ensure that the service becomes an ecosystem that serves both the unbanked and banked masses in Zimbabwe. Championed the development and implementation of the Mobile Financial Service (mobile money) called EcoCash at Econet Services by crafting the Business Plan, the Strategy Product Development Roadmap to ensure that the service becomes an ecosystem that serves both the unbanked and banked masses in Zimbabwe.

    • Banking
    • 300 - 400 Employee
    • Deputy Division Chief; Oversight of Payment Systems
      • Jul 2004 - Sep 2010

      Guiding banking industry and Payment Service providers on the development of payment systems and carrying out the oversight of all Payment Systems in Zimbabwe, including the High Value payment system and Retail payment systems (Card payments, POS, ATMs, Internet Banking and Mobile Banking cahnnels) - to achieve modernization and adherence to international best practice. Guiding banking industry and Payment Service providers on the development of payment systems and carrying out the oversight of all Payment Systems in Zimbabwe, including the High Value payment system and Retail payment systems (Card payments, POS, ATMs, Internet Banking and Mobile Banking cahnnels) - to achieve modernization and adherence to international best practice.

Education

  • National University of Science & Technology, Zimbabwe
    Executive Master of Business Administration (MBA), Product Development
    2008 - 2010
  • National University of Science and Technology (ZW)
    university of south Africa, mobile payments product development
    2008 - 2010
  • University of South Africa (UNISA), National University of Science & Technology - Zimbabwe
    Bachelor of Commerce - Bcom, Risk Management
    1998 - 2003

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