Paygilant, a leading provider of frictionless fraud prevention solutions for banks, fintech companies, and payment processors, has appointed Sara Pinheiro as Regional Manager for Africa. In this pivotal role, Pinheiro will lead the company’s strategic growth across the continent, focusing on building strong partnerships and empowering businesses to enhance their fraud prevention and security frameworks within Africa’s rapidly evolving digital economy.
Africa’s digital transformation has fueled a surge in demand for robust and innovative financial solutions. Paygilant’s expansion into the region directly addresses the increasing need for advanced fraud protection within the expanding digital finance ecosystem.
Pinheiro, a seasoned expert in strategic business development, brings extensive experience in law, management, and marketing to the position. “Paygilant is committed to redefining how financial institutions and telcos approach fraud prevention. Our mission is to help businesses secure their platforms while maintaining a seamless user experience. I am thrilled to lead our efforts across Africa, collaborating with fintech leaders to drive meaningful, long-term impact,” Pinheiro stated.
Recognized for her contributions to the field, Pinheiro received the Excellence in Cybersecurity and ICT award from Copeel Global in December last year. Her approach emphasizes building lasting relationships and supporting sustainable business growth.
Paygilant’s solutions are tailored for banks, fintechs, and payment providers seeking robust fraud prevention without compromising user experience. By strengthening financial application security across all banking channels, Paygilant fosters customer trust, accelerates growth, and mitigates financial losses. “We are honored to be trusted by a growing number of innovative and forward-thinking African financial institutions,” said Ziv Cohen, CEO of Paygilant.
The company’s comprehensive solutions address a wide range of fraud threats, including account takeover, synthetic identity fraud, transaction fraud, and cross-banking fraud.
Paygilant’s six dynamic intelligence sets monitor user behavior throughout the entire transaction journey, from registration and login to transactions. By analyzing this data, the system provides a real-time risk score, enabling companies to detect fraudulent activity early while preserving a frictionless user experience. This technology is ideally suited for securing Africa’s rapidly expanding fintech ecosystem, where mobile banking and online transaction volumes are growing exponentially.
By focusing on Africa’s unique challenges and opportunities, Paygilant aims to empower local businesses, promote financial inclusion, and protect users from increasingly sophisticated fraud threats.