Nexfin Solutions

About Us

NexFin Solutions is a boutique consulting and execution firm that partners with clients to drive sustainable growth, operational excellence, and market expansion.

Founded by Vish Chetty, an award-winning executive with over two decades of leadership experience across banking, payments, fintech, and digital transformation,

NexFin Solutions brings a powerful combination of strategic insight and operational execution to help businesses thrive in complex and evolving markets.

Vish’s leadership philosophy — “from strategy to scale” — defines NexFin’s DNA. The firm works at the intersection of finance, technology, and innovation, helping organizations translate vision into measurable, lasting impact.

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

To transform complexity into clarity — empowering organizations to realize their ambitions through practical strategy, disciplined execution, and measurable outcomes.

To redefine consulting in Africa — creating a world where businesses are empowered by financial innovation, operational mastery, and human-centered transformation.

About the Founder – Vish Chetty

Vish Chetty is an accomplished business leader with over two decades of experience shaping the future of banking, payments, and digital ecosystems across Africa. His career has been defined by a passion for innovation, transformation, and financial inclusion — turning complex challenges into sustainable growth opportunities.

Before founding NexFin Solutions, Vish held senior leadership roles within the FirstRand Group and served as the Executive for Payments at Absa, where he was responsible for one of the largest payment acceptance businesses on the African continent. He has also played a key role in advancing fintech ventures across retail banking, merchant services, and digital transformation.

Driven by a vision to build meaningful partnerships and create value beyond transactions, Vish continues to champion technology-led solutions that connect people, businesses, and communities across the continent.

Career Highlights & Achievements

  • Pioneering Payments Leadership

    Served as Executive for Payments at Absa, leading one of the largest payment acceptance businesses in Africa, processing over R600 billion annually and 3 billion transactions.

    Delivered a 25% top-line growth through operational transformation, agile execution, and fintech partnerships.

    Recognised by Finnovex Awards (2024) for:
    🏆 Technology & Business Executive of the Year
    🏆 Excellence in Payments – Absa

    Pan-African Banking Transformation

    As COO for FirstRand Group’s Broader Africa portfolio, led digital and operating-model modernisation across eight markets.

    Implemented initiatives including ISO 20022 payment modernisation in Namibia, interoperability frameworks in Zambia and Lesotho, and e-Government payments in Eswatini.

    Achieved R220 million in cost savings, migrated 70% of manual transactions to digital channels, and launched mobile money within 16 weeks.

    Growth and Turnaround Success

    Orchestrated the turnaround of FNB Zambia, elevating the bank from 14th to a top-4 performer through digital adoption, customer-centric design, and data-driven insights.

    Established market-leading partnerships and localised technology infrastructure, reducing costs by millions and enabling regulatory alignment.

    Remittance and Inclusion Impact

    Pioneered one of Africa’s largest remittance modernisation programmes, transforming cross-border payment infrastructure across multiple markets.

    Drove mobile money and digital-wallet ecosystems in Zambia, Botswana, and Mozambique, expanding access to financial services for millions of previously unbanked customers.

    Advocated for interoperability and inclusive payment ecosystems, bridging formal banking with informal market economies.

Testimonials

Mr. Vish Chetty, MD of Nexfin Solutions, is currently engaged with MetroFibre Networx as a Strategic Advisor. Vish has been supporting the Group across several high-impact business transformation initiatives, including ERP optimisation, collections management, and payments innovation. Working closely with both our executive and operational teams, Vish has played a key role in strengthening the alignment between our financial, operational, and customer-facing platforms.

Priashan Pakiriy

Executive – Strategic Projects MetroFibre Networx (Pty) Ltd

I would like to confirm and endorse our relationship with Vish Chetty and Nexfin Solutions.

Vish has acted as a strategic advisor to VantagePay, assisting us across multiple jurisdictions including South Africa, Mauritius, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia and the UK. He has been instrumental in shaping how we engage with Tier 1 Banks, Telco’s and large fintechs including ABSA Bank, First National Bank and Vodacom.

Barry Lobel

Group CEO and Director

Asad Burney

Regional Head -Africa Branch Union Pay International

I have had the privilege of working with Mr. Vish Chetty over several years during his time as a partner and sponsor to China UnionPay in South Africa. Vish has been more than an advisor – he has been a genuine collaborator and a driving force behind many of the initiatives that helped Union Pay build relevance and presence in one of the continent’s most sophisticated financial
ecosystems.

His experience in banking operations, payments infrastructure, and compliance design allowed us to tailor our products and partnerships in a way that met local expectations whilemaintaining global scheme integrity.

Marius Liebenberg

Managing Director – AddPay Group

Mr. Vish Chetty,  served as a Strategic Advisor to the AddPay Group, focusing on Business Development, Partnerships, and Growth Strategy. Vish played a big role in positioning AddPay into a multi-channel fintech platform that delivers integrated payment, issuing, and value added financial services across South Africa and other emerging markets.

Vish’s combination of commercial acumen, payments expertise, and strategic foresight added a lot of value to AddPay’s evolution and growth trajectory as a fintech business.

How We Partner with Clients

NexFin Solutions works as an embedded partner, not a distant advisor. We co-create solutions, share ownership of outcomes, and stay involved until results are realized.

  • Deep Engagement: Immersing in the client’s ecosystem — understanding business DNA, customer drivers, and market dynamics.
  • Hands-on Collaboration: Working across all levels, from the boardroom to the front line, ensuring alignment and accountability.
  • Execution Excellence: Translating plans into action through structured project management and measurable KPIs.
  • Outcome Focus: Every engagement ends with tangible, data-backed value delivery.

Key Service Offerings

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Payments Strategy & Innovation Designing and scaling digital payment ecosystems, remittance solutions, and fintech platforms that drive inclusion and revenue growth.

Business Transformation & Operations Re-engineering
Redefining operating models and processes to improve scalability, agility, and cost efficiency.

Digital Banking & Technology Integration
Leveraging data, AI, and automation to enhance customer engagement and operational performance.

Market Expansion & Go-to-Market Strategies
Building market-entry and distribution models tailored for emerging economies and high-growth sectors.

Project & Vendor Management
Establishing PMOs and vendor ecosystems to deliver mission-critical projects with precision.

Value Engineering & Customer Experience
Integrating customer insight, financial modeling, and process design to create end-to-end, customer-centric solutions.

Contact Us

info@nexfin-solutions.com     

 Tel+27 64 519 2669

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