Paygilant appoints new regional manager for Africa

Paygilant, a leading provider of frictionless fraud prevention solutions for banks, fintech companies, and payment processors, has appointed Sara Pinheiro as its regional manager for Africa.

The company disclosed this in a statement on Monday, noting that Pinheiro will lead its strategic growth across the continent by forging key partnerships and supporting businesses in strengthening their fraud prevention and security frameworks.

Africa’s digital transformation has fuelled a surge in demand for robust and innovative financial solutions. Paygilant’s expansion into the region directly addresses the increasing need for advanced fraud protection within the expanding digital finance ecosystem.

Pinheiro, a seasoned expert in strategic business development, brings extensive experience in law, management, and marketing to the position.

“Paygilant is committed to redefining how financial institutions and telcos approach fraud prevention. Our mission is to help businesses secure their platforms while maintaining a seamless user experience.

I am thrilled to lead our efforts across Africa, collaborating with fintech leaders to drive meaningful, long-term impact,” Pinheiro stated.

Recognised for her contributions to the field, Pinheiro received the Excellence in Cybersecurity and ICT award from Copeel Global in December last year.

Her approach emphasises building lasting relationships and supporting sustainable business growth.

Paygilant’s solutions are tailored for banks, fintechs, and payment providers seeking robust fraud prevention without compromising user experience.

The CEO of Paygilant, Ziv Cohen, said by strengthening financial application security across all banking channels, Paygilant fosters customer trust, accelerates growth, and mitigates financial losses.

“We are honoured to be trusted by a growing number of innovative and forward-thinking African financial institutions,” he said.