Gavin Krugel
Partner (CODE)
Gavin Krugel is a leader in digital innovation, with extensive experience across fintech, edtech, healthtech, telecoms and financial services. He specialises in frontier technologies that improve lives, with a recent focus on AI and Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) for social impact.
Before joining Genesis, Gavin co-founded and served as CEO of the Digital Frontiers Institute for a decade. Under his leadership, the organisation expanded its reach to over 180 countries, empowering more than 5,000 partners to leverage cutting-edge digital solutions for sustainable development.
Gavin's career highlights include being an early pioneer in mobile payments, spearheading innovations as Chief Strategy Officer at Fundamo (a Visa company) and as Vice President at Visa, where he advanced digital financial services in emerging markets. At GSMA, he led transformative global initiatives in fintech and health tech, shaping the evolution of digital economies.
Beyond his professional roles, Gavin has served on the boards of Digital Frontiers and DiaspoCare, and as Chair of TroyTyla Holdings. He holds an MBA from Grenoble Ecole de Management, executive credentials from Harvard Business School and UC Berkeley, and certifications in digital finance and gender equality. Gavin is dedicated to harnessing technology to create inclusive, sustainable impact worldwide.
