Yoco CEO: Carsten Höltkemeyer Getting to know the new Yoco CEO
This week marks a significant moment for South Africa's fintech champion, Yoco.
The company that helped democratize digital payments for hundreds of thousands of small businesses across South Africa has officially handed the reins to Carsten Höltkemeyer.
The transition follows a period of reflection and recalibration. Towards the end of 2025, founding CEO Katlego Maphai stepped down after helping build one of Africa's most admired technology companies.
In the interim, co-founders Lungisa Matshoba and Bradley Wattrus assumed leadership responsibilities, preserving continuity while the board searched for the person who would lead Yoco into its next phase.
