On April 10, 2022, Lipa Later, a pioneering buy-now-pay-later company operating in Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda, and Nigeria, announced the appointment of Tom Gong as its new Chief Technology Officer.
Gong, a seasoned technology expert, joins Lipa Later from AllDragon, where he provided SaaS management software to over 500 shopping centers, facilitating better connections between retailers and consumers.
With a strong educational background, Gong holds a Master's degree in Computer Science and an MBA from Columbia University, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from the Huazhong University of Science and Technology.
Lipa Later's innovative platform enables merchants to sell products directly to consumers, allowing them to pay in affordable monthly installments. The company has already made significant strides, raising $12 million in January 2022 to expand its coverage in existing markets and enter new ones.
As a testament to its success, Lipa Later boasts an impressive array of exclusive merchants and renowned brands, including Carrefour, Apple, Tecno, and Samsung.
