ABOUT

Adfisco is founded and led by Alan Morgan

CHAIRMAN

Alan Morgan

Alan is an experienced investor specialising in early-stage and growth FinTech companies with a substantial portfolio of investments. He was once described as the ‘Godfather of FinTech’ in the early days of FinTech investing and he continues to work out likely future destinations for financial technology and to back as early as possible the founders who drive towards them.

Alan co-founded MMC Ventures in 2000 and chaired both the firm and its Investment Committee. He continues to advise the firm and to sit on the boards of portfolio companies.

Alan is a former Senior Partner at McKinsey & Co, where he led the financial services practice across the UK, Europe and MENA. Over 28 years at McKinsey he advised major banks, insurance companies and asset managers. At a macro level he advised central banks on banking system restructuring and market regulators. He served on the Board of the McKinsey Investment Office for 12 years, which manages approximately $10 billion of partner and staff funds.

Alan holds degrees from Trinity College, Oxford, and Harvard Business School, and is a qualified barrister at Middle Temple.

CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER

Elena Kolesnikova

Since 1999, Elena has worked in corporate and investment companies across Russia and the UK. As the Chief Operating Officer at Adfisco, she is responsible for driving key operational and strategic initiatives. In addition, she provides company secretarial support to start-up companies, ensuring compliance and governance.

Elena holds a degree in Literature and Languages from Samara State University, a degree in Interpreting from London Metropolitan University, as well as the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) certification.