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Michael Wright
Senior Vice President & Managing Director - Customer Communication Management - Customer Experience Focus - Paperless Adoption Expertise
Michael Wright is the founder and CEO of Striata, a company specializing in electronic document delivery and digital communication services.24 He launched Striata in March 1999, initially as an email company that later evolved to focus on secure document delivery and electronic billing.12
Career Highlights
- Founder and CEO: Wright founded Striata in 1999, starting with just three people in his converted garage in Johannesburg, South Africa.4
- Visionary Leader: Under his leadership, Striata has grown into a global company recognized as a 'visionary' on the Gartner Magic Quadrant for customer communication management.4
- International Expansion: In 2008, Wright moved to the UK to run Striata's global business from London.3
Background and Expertise
- Education: Wright is an accountant by training.4
- Early Career: He gained experience in technology and online security while working in the Computer Assurance Services department at PWC.4
- Prior Experience: Before founding Striata, Wright served as the Managing Director of a leading web design studio, where he learned about enterprise solutions and integration.4
Business Philosophy
Wright's vision for Striata was to provide digital communication services to corporate South Africa, bridging the gap between businesses and their customers.4 The company has since expanded its focus to include financial communications and security.4
Achievements
Under Wright's leadership, Striata has:
- Developed one of the first commercially successful encrypted e-readers worldwide.2
- Enabled South African banks to send encrypted statements via email since 2002.2
- Expanded to serve major clients including Standard Bank, Absa, MultiChoice, and Liberty.2
Wright's innovative approach and leadership have positioned Striata as a pioneer in the field of secure electronic document delivery and digital customer communication.
Highlights
Nov 28 · Real Business
EUs General Data Protection Regulation to shake up customer service communications - Real Business
May 6 · Entrepreneur
7 South African Entrepreneurs Who Went From Nothing To Global Success - Entrepreneur


