Alexandre has over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including a number of business development and managerial roles at Thomson Reuters, where he spent 12 years.

During his time at Thomson Reuters, he worked in London, Dubai and South Africa, where he became head of sales for risk and managed services for Africa.

Most recently, Alexandre worked with Oracle as regional director for Middle East and Africa.

“I have been thoroughly impressed by the track record, the investment and the products roadmap Temenos is bringing to the market and I am truly delighted to join the organisation at such a tipping point for the financial services industry in Africa,” said Alexandre.

“The solutions brought to market by Temenos around digital banking, financial inclusion and payments will accompany the development of many banks aiming at providing new and existing clients access to financial products.

“With Temenos’s well-established and market-leading solution for retail, corporate and private banking, I am looking forward to engaging with our clients and understanding how we can empower them to reach their goals.”

Jean-Paul Mergeai, managing director of Middle East and Africa at Temenos, added: “I am delighted to welcome Alex on board as head of sales for Africa during such an exciting time of growth and expansion for Temenos in the region.

“As an organisation, we are committed to bringing our award-winning technology to banks and financial institutions of any size throughout Africa, and Alex’s appointment further demonstrates this commitment.”