Leadership Shift at Diginex as ESG Software Founder Takes Helm

A significant leadership transition is underway at Diginex, signaling a strategic consolidation of its recent acquisitions. The company has appointed Lubomila Jordanova, founder of the Berlin-based ESG software provider Plan A, as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective January 28. She succeeds Mark Blick, who will transition to a strategic advisory role. This move follows the completion of Diginex’s acquisition of Plan A and underscores a deliberate strategy of integrating both technology and executive talent from its purchases.

Strategic Acquisition Forms Corporate Core

The pivotal event driving this change was the finalization of the Plan A acquisition on January 14. The deal, valued at approximately 55 million euros, was structured with a cash component of 3 million euros, with the remainder paid in 6.7 million newly issued Diginex shares. Plan A brings to the table AI-powered carbon accounting software and specialized expertise in tracking Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions. Its client roster includes major corporations such as BMW and Visa—the latter of which has now become a shareholder in Diginex as a result of the transaction.

Jordanova, who built Plan A into a European leader in carbon accounting, brings direct experience with stringent regulatory frameworks like the EU Taxonomy and the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD). The combined technology platform now supports 19 global ESG reporting standards, merging compliance reporting with operational decarbonization tools.

A Flurry of Strategic Activity

The CEO appointment caps a period of intense activity for Diginex. Just weeks earlier, on January 8, the firm acquired Hong Kong-based The Remedy Project, a consultancy specializing in human rights due diligence within supply chains. Furthermore, a joint-venture framework agreement was established with the Brazilian state of Mato Grosso for developing ESG infrastructure projects. This acquisition strategy appears designed to achieve both geographical diversification and comprehensive coverage across the environmental, social, and governance spectrum.

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Financial Position and New Shareholders

Diginex’s financial results for the half-year period ending September 2025 revealed a substantial revenue increase of 293 percent. It is important to note that this triple-digit growth is calculated from a relatively modest baseline. The company’s current market capitalization stands near 185 million US dollars. Ownership is concentrated, with insiders holding roughly 74 percent of the shares. The Plan A deal has also introduced Visa and Deutsche Bank as new strategic shareholders, providing Diginex with valuable connections in the financial sector.

Favorable Market Tailwinds

The company is operating in a high-growth sector. The global market for ESG software is projected to reach between 80 and 100 billion US dollars by 2030. This expansion is largely fueled by tightening regulations, most notably the EU’s CSRD, which will mandate detailed sustainability reporting for thousands of European companies starting in 2025. By integrating Plan A’s technology, Diginex is positioning itself in a segment poised to benefit directly from this compliance pressure and rising demands from institutional investors.

The new leadership under Jordanova is expected to focus on European expansion—a logical move given the region’s leading role in enacting strict ESG regulations. Meanwhile, the continued involvement of former CEO Mark Blick as a strategic advisor is likely to help maintain the company’s historical connections and networks in Asia.