Cornel Smit

Head Of Payments

Cornel Smit is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in payment operations and management within the cryptocurrency sector. Currently serving as the Head of Payments and previously as Global Payment Operations Manager at Luno since October 2021, Cornel has demonstrated expertise in advancing payment systems. Prior to this role, Cornel held various positions at Osiris Trading from February 2014 to October 2021, including Operations Banking Manager and Payment Team Leader. Additional experience encompasses roles as Retail Manager at Parkhurst Essential Living (Pty) Ltd. and Operations Manager at Essential Earth Global. Educational qualifications include a Certificate in Foundational Payments from the Payments Association of South Africa, an Operations Management degree from the University of Cape Town, a certification in Microsoft Power BI from edX, and a Junior Bookkeeping Certification from The Institute of Certified Bookkeepers. Cornel completed high school at Afrikaanse Hoër Seunskool, obtaining a Grade 12 certificate.

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