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Alexander Wieland
Co-Founder @ Aplazo
Alexander Wieland is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Aplazo, a fintech company based in Mexico.12 Here are some key details about Alexander Wieland:
Professional Background
Alexander has extensive experience in operations and management roles:
- Co-Founder and COO at Aplazo (September 2020 - Present)2
- Head of Operations at OYO México (May 2019 - August 2020)2
- General Manager for Mexico at Lime (September 2018 - May 2019)2
- Sr. Regional Manager for Uber Eats LatAm at Uber (August 2015 - September 2018)1
- Strategy Associate at Citi (June 2012 - June 2015)1
Education
Alexander holds a BA in Economics Honors from The University of Texas at Austin, with a focus on econometrics and quantitative economics.12
About Aplazo
Aplazo, co-founded by Alexander Wieland and Angel Peña (CEO), is a modern payment network that offers:
- Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) solutions for merchants in Mexico
- Installment payment plans for consumers without credit cards
- Marketing tech stack and AI tools for merchants to improve their business operations3
The company aims to democratize monthly payments in Latin America, addressing the low credit card penetration in Mexico (around 12%) and providing financial inclusion for the underserved population.4
Alexander Wieland's LinkedIn profile can be found at: https://mx.linkedin.com/in/alexander-wieland-b3abb12a2
