Anton Coertzen

Leads strategic partnerships with banks, PSPs, crypto exchanges and payment schemes while driving market expansion and closing complex blockchain deals exceeding $5M ARR; serves as Key Individual for two licensed CASPs.

Drove commercial growth across banks and payment providers for card-present and e-commerce channels, leading commercial strategy, sales enablement, and product alignment.

Scaled the sales organisation from 3 to 23 BDRs, closed $1.5M+ ARR deals, and contributed to successful Series A fundraising as a key commercial leader.

Developed fintech partnerships across Southern Africa and led Masterpass (Scan to Pay) growth initiatives, earning Top Achiever Sales recognition.

Managed FP&A, budgeting and internal controls across 17 MEA entities, ensuring SOX, IFRS and US GAAP compliance and establishing regional finance frameworks.

Led turnaround strategies for government entities and served two years seconded as CFO to Saldanha Bay Municipality, achieving repeated Top Achiever Sales awards.

Managed audit execution, internal control evaluations and team training, leading the highest-billing audit team in the practice for two consecutive years.

Achieved PRINCE2 Practitioner certification to support project management proficiency.

Completed SAICA articles as part of professional training toward chartered accountancy.

Completed Honours in Accounting and Auditing at the University of South Africa, building advanced accounting and audit competencies.

Completed a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and Auditing at the University of South Africa, covering foundational accounting principles and audit practices.