Grant Carter

Grant Carter is Chief Information Officer at Payfast by Network, where he is responsible for technology strategy, innovation and operational excellence. With more than 20 years of experience in technology and fintech, he has built and scaled payment platforms, led high-performing technology teams and helped organisations use technology to drive business growth and improve customer experiences.

Throughout his career, Grant has worked across fintech, payments and digital technology, leading initiatives spanning software engineering, cloud infrastructure, DevOps, cybersecurity, governance, risk and compliance. His experience includes developing and scaling payment ecosystems, card acquiring platforms and high-volume transaction-processing systems that support businesses operating in both formal and informal economies.

Passionate about the intersection of technology and business, Grant focuses on aligning innovation with measurable outcomes. He works closely with teams across the organisation to deliver secure, scalable and resilient payment solutions while helping businesses navigate an increasingly digital world. His areas of interest include digital transformation, fintech innovation, payments technology, technology leadership and the future of commerce.