Alon Lits

Alon Lits is the CEO and co-founder of October Health, a company focused on using AI-driven performance psychology to improve staff performance and wellbeing in the workplace.12 He founded the company, previously known as Panda, with Allan Sweidan in 2019.13

Career Highlights

Uber Experience:: Alon was Uber's first employee in Africa and played a crucial role in the company's expansion across the continent.12 He served as:

• Director and General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa (March 2019 - August 2020)
• General Manager for Sub-Saharan Africa (June 2015 - March 2019)
• General Manager for Uber Johannesburg (August 2013 - June 2015)

During his tenure, Alon led Uber's expansion into seven countries, pioneering ride-sharing across the region.1

Other Professional Experience::

• Investor and Advisor at Ben Tzvi Investments (August 2020 - Present)
• Non-Executive Chairman of the Board at Aura
• Consultant in Structured and Acquisition Finance at Investec (January 2008 - December 2011)

Education

• MBA from INSEAD (2011-2012)
• BSc (Hons) in Advanced Mathematics of Finance from the University of the Witwatersrand (2006)
• BSc in Actuarial Science and Mathematical Statistics from the University of the Witwatersrand (2003-2005)

Passion and Vision

Alon is passionate about leveraging technology to increase mental health access, improve outcomes, and transform organizational productivity.13 At October Health, he aims to disrupt the global mental health industry by addressing issues such as affordability, access to care, and stigma.4