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Temenos, the banking software company, today, announced the appointment of Alexandre (Alex) Menage as the Head of Sales for Temenos in Africa.

Alex, according to the statement by Temenos, brings over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry, including numerous business development and managerial roles at Thomson Reuters, where he spent 12 years.

During his time at Thomson Reuters, Alex worked in London, Dubai, and South Africa where he took on the role of Head of Sales for Risk and Managed Services for Africa. Most recently, Alex worked with Oracle as Regional Director for Middle East and Africa.

“I have been thoroughly impressed by the track record, the investment, and the products roadmap Temenos is bringing to the market and I am truly delighted to join the organization at such a tipping point for the financial services industry in Africa,” said Alex Menage. “The solutions brought to market by Temenos around Digital Banking, Financial Inclusion, and Payments will accompany the development of many banks aiming at providing new and existing clients access to financial products. With Temenos’ well-established and market leading solution for Retail, Corporate, and Private Banking, I am looking forward to engaging with our clients and understanding how we can empower them to reach their goals.”

According to the statement, Alex’s proven background in building new business and managing relationships in the region makes him ideally suited to lead the Temenos team in delivering its growth strategy.

The Managing Director – Middle East and Africa, Jean-Paul Mergeai, said, “I am delighted to welcome Alex on board as Head of Sales for Africa during such an exciting time of growth and expansion for Temenos in the region.”

Temenos has more than 20 years of experience in providing universal, central, microfinance and Islamic banking solutions to banks in the African continent with over 80 customers across East and West Africa.

According to the statement, the company, headquartered in Geneva, is dedicated to providing the world’s number one banking software to banks and financial institutions of all sizes throughout Africa; and plans to continue to capitalize on its strong growth in the region.