Moove, a prominent mobility fintech company, has welcomed Miguel Rodrigues as its first Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Rodrigues brings a wealth of administrative experience from esteemed companies such as Creditas, The Kraft Heinz Company, and Goldman Sachs, positioning him as a key driver in Moove’s ambitious scale-up journey.
As a leading African-born global mobility fintech, Moove is dedicated to democratising access to financial services for mobility entrepreneurs worldwide. The company achieves this by embedding alternative credit scoring technology onto diverse platforms such as ride-hailing, logistics, mass transit, and instant delivery.
Using proprietary performance and revenue analytics, Moove underwrites customers who have previously been excluded from traditional financial services.
Operating in 13 markets across Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and Asia, Moove holds the distinction of being Uber’s largest vehicle supply partner across the EMEA region.
With over 28 million trips completed in Moove-financed vehicles to date, the company has established a robust presence in the global mobility ecosystem.
Miguel Rodrigues’ appointment as CFO marks a significant milestone in Moove’s scale-up journey, having secured $76 million in recent funding to continue its mission of creating the world’s largest tech-driven financial services platform for mobility entrepreneurs and to strengthen its position on the global stage.
With Rodrigues at the helm, Moove aims to further its mission of democratising vehicle ownership across gig economies globally.
Rodrigues, who previously served as CFO at Creditas, brings invaluable insights and proven strategies gained from managing capital-intensive lending businesses.
In his multifaceted strategy as Moove’s CFO, Rodrigues will focus on enhancing growth, improving financial stability, and overseeing asset, liability, and equity management.
The primary objective under Rodrigues’ leadership is to develop and execute initiatives aligned with Moove’s goal of achieving profitability by the end of the fiscal year.
His expertise in accessing global capital markets will play a pivotal role in securing diverse financing options to support Moove’s expansion into new markets.
Founder of Moove, Ladi Delano, expressed confidence in Rodrigues, stating that his appointment is a crucial step towards aligning finance functions with the company’s rapid commercial expansion.
Delano emphasised the commitment to extending excellence to customers, vendors, suppliers, and financial stakeholders.
In his response, Miguel Rodrigues expressed excitement about joining Moove at this pivotal stage of growth. His focus will be on accelerating Moove’s growth trajectory, driving the company towards sustainability, profitability, and building on the solid foundation already established.
