Chris Zietsman

Chris Zietsman is a prominent figure in the fintech industry, known for his role as the CEO of SnapScan, a leading contactless payments platform in South Africa. SnapScan was one of the first mobile payment apps launched in the country in 2013, leveraging Standard Bank's financial infrastructure.12 Zietsman began his career as a chartered accountant and has a strong background in accounting and auditing. He joined SnapScan as the Finance Officer in 2016 and was promoted to CEO in 2019.12

Under his leadership, SnapScan has expanded its services beyond the initial scan-to-pay solution, introducing features like a wallet for peer-to-peer payments.13 Zietsman is passionate about integrating finance and technology to provide convenient payment solutions for South Africans. He has also been involved in initiatives like the Stellenbucks Project, aimed at supporting local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.2

Zietsman holds a Bachelor of Accounting Degree with Honours from Stellenbosch University, specializing in Financial Accounting and Auditing.2 As of April 2022, he transitioned to a role at Capitec Bank as Head of Merchant Commerce.4