Alex Thiriez

Alex Thiriez is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in operations, entrepreneurship, and finance. Currently serving as the Head of International Operations at Flip since April 2024, Alex co-founded LENDSUM in August 2013, specializing in lending solutions for the unbanked in Emerging Markets, and has successfully negotiated multiple tech partnerships while raising significant capital. Previously, Alex led operations and customer support at Curated, overseeing a large team and achieving substantial reductions in support ticket volume. As a co-founder of Kekipo-Confiamigo, Alex built a robust lending platform in Mexico, demonstrating strong growth and client retention. Alex's early career includes impactful roles at BLiNQ Media and Morgan Stanley, where substantial revenue increases and innovative financial solutions were delivered. Academic credentials include an MBA from INSEAD and advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Brown University.