Float


Alex Forsyth-Thompson

Most Influential CEO 2024 - South Africa (FinTech)
Alex is the Founder and CEO of Float - Africa’s first card-linked instalment platform. Previously, Alex was the Group Head of Innovation for Alexander Forbes Group Holdings. Alex co-founded Alexander Forbes Stokvel Investments, which was recognised by Moneyweb as one of the "10 innovative financial products launched in 2015". Alex was also recognised as one of South Africa's "Top 40 under 40" leaders, by Destiny Man and has received several other leadership and innovation awards.