Richo Strydom, CTO of Crown Agents Bank, joins AAZZUR’s advisory board
AAZZUR, the leading provider of embedded finance orchestration and Fintech Platform-as-a-Service, proudly announces the appointment of Richo Strydom, Chief Technology Officer at Crown Agents Bank, to its Advisory Board.
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Richo brings over 25 years of unparalleled expertise in Fintech, payments, banking, government, and telecoms, further strengthening AAZZUR’s position as an innovator in the embedded finance space.
Richo’s career spans senior leadership roles at globally renowned organisations, including Credit Suisse and Deutsche Bank, where he led Risk Technology and Global Wealth Solutions initiatives. Most recently, as Chief Operating Officer at Bankable, Richo played a pivotal role in scaling the company’s technology from start-up to sustainable growth.
A graduate of Stellenbosch University with degrees in Electrical and Electronic Engineering and a master’s in Artificial Intelligence, Richo combines deep technical understanding with strategic leadership. His expertise will help guide AAZZUR’s mission to revolutionise how businesses integrate financial services through its cutting-edge API platform and smart front-end solutions.
Commenting on his new role, Richo Strydom said:
"AAZZUR is reshaping the embedded finance landscape, and I’m thrilled to contribute to their vision. Their technology-first approach to enabling businesses to launch financial services quickly and cost-effectively is exactly what the industry needs to unlock its full potential." AAZZUR CEO Philipp Buschmann welcomed Richo to the team: "Richo’s depth of experience and innovative mindset align perfectly with AAZZUR’s commitment to delivering fast, reliable, and cost-effective embedded finance solutions. His insights will be invaluable as we continue to expand and empower businesses across Europe and beyond."