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Global Fintech Leader

Hi, I'm Brett White, a transformational fintech leader with almost twenty years of experience in payments innovation, digital product development, and strategic program management.

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With nearly two decades in technology, including a decade in fintech, I've worn many hats — executive leader, innovator, entrepreneur, and technologist. I've led transformative initiatives that create meaningful value for businesses and their customers.

What drives me is a combination of curiosity, creativity, and a passion for solving complex challenges. My work has taken me across continents, introduced me to incredible teams, and given me the opportunity to leave a meaningful impact in the payments industry.

Currently, I'm Vice President of Payments Products & Innovation at Clickatell, where I've spearheaded the implementation of cutting-edge payments solutions and led the introduction of AI across our platform to enhance its capabilities. Previously, as CEO of Zapper, I scaled our merchant network and consumer reach exponentially, driving significant revenue growth and improving engagement through platform innovation and app redesigns. Earlier, I founded Pexcil, a design agency that gained international recognition for its creative excellence.

When I'm not working, you can find me enjoying time with my family, running, or diving into a great book. Let's connect and explore how we can work together to make big ideas a reality.


Management profile

  • CEO and CTO Experience: Over 3 years leading a global fintech company.
  • C-Level Experience: More than 5 years in various C-level roles.
  • Executive Leadership: Over 10 years of combined experience in executive leadership (excluding self-employment).
  • Industry Involvement: Served for over 3 years as a QR Code Standardisation Steering Committee Member with the Payments Association of South Africa (PASA).
  • Entrepreneurial Experience: More than 8 years of self-employed entrepreneurial ventures.
  • Software Development: Over 18 years of experience in the software development industry.

Career highlights

  • I've led teams to deliver seamless multi-market rollouts of payment solutions, managing multi-million dollar budgets.
  • At Zapper, I expanded our merchant network from 30,000 to 150,000 and increased our consumer reach from 1.5 million to 13 million, driving 30% revenue growth.
  • I’ve founded and led a design agency, earning accolades such as FWA Mobile of the Day and a Webby Honoree award.
  • Clickatell

    Vice President, Payments Products & Innovation

    Clickatell - South Africa & Canada | Sep 2022 - Present

  • Zapper

    Chief Executive Officer

    Zapper - Cape Town, South Africa | Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Executive Advisor (Part-time)

    Sep 2022 - Feb 2023

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Aug 2019 - Aug 2022

  • PASA (Payments Association South Africa), QR Code Standardisation Steering Committee Member

    Oct 2019 - Aug 2022

  • Chief Product & Commercial Officer

    Oct 2018 - Jul 2019

  • Head of Product

    Mar 2017 - Sep 2018

  • Head of Design

    Feb 2016 - Feb 2017

  • Pexcil

    Founder & CEO

    Pexcil - Durban, South Africa | Apr 2007 - Feb 2016

    • FWA Mobile of the Day
    • Webby Award
    • W3 Award
    • Pixel Award
    • Awwwards Honorable Mention
  • Thusa

    Managing Director

    Thusa Design - Durban, South Africa | Mar 2011 - May 2012

Let's connect

I'm always open to meaningful conversations about payments, technology, and innovation. If you'd like to connect, feel free to drop me a line on LinkedIn, or send me an email at brett@brettwhite.me. Let's make great things happen together.

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