Martin Wright

Martin began his IT career in the early 1980s, working for large blue-chip companies such as Old Mutual and Barclays Bank. With experience in both Europe and the US, he co-founded Emerald Solutions, which specialised in developing large-scale internet applications for companies such as Nike, Intel and AT&T. As the CEO at Emerald, Martin raised approximately $40 million in venture capital funding.

When he returned to South Africa in 2001, Martin was involved in a number of technology businesses before becoming CEO of Psitek, the founding company of Kazang Connect. Martin is the CEO of Kazang Connect which was acquired by Cash Connect Management Solutions (Pty) Ltd in 2020. Martin currently leads Lesaka’s VAS and Card Division, including Kazang, KazangPay, EasyPay, Card Connect and Nuets.