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Diginex Appoints COO and CAO

Analysis based on 7 articles · First reported Apr 02, 2026 · Last updated Apr 02, 2026

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Market Impact

The appointments of Jacob H. Friedman and Sandra Kovacheva to key executive roles at Diginex are expected to strengthen the company's operational efficiency and governance, which could positively impact investor confidence in Diginex's ability to execute its unified business strategy. This strategic move aims to streamline operations across its subsidiaries, potentially leading to improved financial performance and market positioning in the ESG, sustainability, and compliance solutions sector.

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Event Summary

Diginex, a technology group specializing in ESG, sustainability, and compliance solutions, announced the appointment of Jacob H. Friedman as Chief Operating Officer and Sandra Kovacheva as Chief Administrative Officer on April 2, 2026. These appointments are crucial for advancing Diginex's unified business strategy, which involves integrating its four operating entities: Diginex, Plan A.earth, Matter DK ApS, and The Remedy Project Limited, into a single operating company with an integrated technology platform. Jacob H. Friedman will lead the integration of customer operations and commercial processes, while Sandra Kovacheva will consolidate legal, compliance, and corporate governance functions. Christian Thierfelder, the former COO, will transition to Chief Information Officer. This restructuring aims to enhance Diginex's operational and governance capabilities to better serve its institutional and corporate clients globally.

Entities Involved
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Jacob H. Friedman
Jacob H. Friedman was appointed Chief Operating Officer of Diginex, leading the integration of customer operations across its four operating entities and serving as Managing Director of Plan A.earth.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Sandra Kovacheva
Sandra Kovacheva was appointed Chief Administrative Officer of Diginex, consolidating legal, compliance, people operations, and corporate governance functions across its operating businesses.
Importance 90.0 Sentiment 20.0
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Plan A.earth
Plan A.earth, a subsidiary of Diginex, will have its customer operations integrated under Jacob H. Friedman's leadership as part of Diginex's unified business strategy.
Importance 70.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Matter DK ApS
Matter DK ApS, a Diginex subsidiary, is being integrated into a single operating company as part of Diginex's unified business strategy.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 10.0
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The Remedy Project Limited
The Remedy Project Limited, a Diginex subsidiary, is being integrated into a single operating company as part of Diginex's unified business strategy.
Importance 50.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Lubomila Jordanova
Lubomila Jordanova, CEO of Diginex, commented on the appointments, highlighting the capabilities of Jacob H. Friedman and Sandra Kovacheva.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Miles Pelham
Miles Pelham, Chairman of Diginex, expressed confidence in the new executive appointments to deliver on Diginex's strategy.
Importance 30.0 Sentiment 10.0
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Christian Thierfelder
Christian Thierfelder transitioned from COO to Chief Information Officer at Diginex.
Importance 20.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Rewiring America
Jacob H. Friedman previously served as Head of Operations at Rewiring America.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Circana
Sandra Kovacheva previously served as Deputy Contract and Legal Director at Circana.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Bureau Veritas
Sandra Kovacheva previously served as International Corporate Counsel at Bureau Veritas.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Visa Inc.
Visa Inc. is mentioned as one of the institutional clients that Plan A.earth serves.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Via Transportation
Jacob H. Friedman previously served as Director of Expansion at Via Transportation.
Importance 5.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Diginex
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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Deutsche Bank
Importance 0.0 Sentiment 0.0
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