Louwrens Van Schalkwyk
Co-Founder
Louwrens Van Schalkwyk is based in South Africa.
- South Africa
About Louwrens Van Schalkwyk
Louwrens Van Schalkwyk is a seasoned entrepreneur and C-level executive with nearly two decades of experience in building and leading companies in the fintech sector. He co-founded MyBucks (originally GetBucks) in 2011, which became the first online lending platform in South Africa. Under his leadership as Chief Operating Officer, MyBucks expanded into nine African countries, offering comprehensive services in banking, lending, and insurance, and later expanded into Europe. The company made history as the first African-focused fintech to list on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange with an IPO near $143 million. Louwrens has extensive expertise in digital and behavioral banking, banking operations, financial technology, and business transformation across emerging markets.
Roles9
- 2024 - Present
Chief Operating Officer
Vision Bank
Current status not recorded
- 2021 - 2024
Program Director
Vision Bank
Current status not recorded
- 2020 - 2024
Business Professional
Perissos
Current status not recorded
- 2018 - 2020
COO
Celbux
Current status not recorded
- 2011 - 2017
Co-Founder | Chief Operating Officer
MyBucks
Current status not recorded
- 2009 - 2011
Owner
FinSquare
Current status not recorded
- 2006 - 2009
Head of Operations
Crest Financial Group
Current status not recorded
- 1999 - 2006
Team Manager WFM
Absa
Current status not recorded
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Background
Education
Bachelor of Commerce (BCom)
University of South Africa
Frequently asked about Louwrens Van Schalkwyk
- Which companies has Louwrens Van Schalkwyk worked at?
- Vision Bank, Perissos, Celbux, MyBucks, FinSquare and Crest Financial Group and 2 more.
- Where is Louwrens Van Schalkwyk based?
- South Africa.
