Diginex Taps EU Forced Labour Expert as Chief Impact Officer While Growth Story Fails to Lift Stock

Diginex has appointed Archana Kotecha, a British barrister and member of the European Union’s expert group on forced labour, as its Chief Impact Officer — a move that signals the company’s ambition to tighten the link between regulatory advisory work and its compliance software. Kotecha, who founded The Remedy Project, a consulting firm specialising in human rights due diligence, joined the company through its January 2026 acquisition of that same firm. Her new role takes effect as global supply chain transparency rules grow stricter, opening a market that analysts estimate will nearly triple from US$3.8 billion in 2025 to US$9.6 billion by 2034.

Operationally, the company is riding that wave. Diginex reported a 203% revenue increase over the past twelve months, and in the most recent half-year alone sales surged nearly 300% to US$2 million. But those numbers have done little to soothe the scepticism of equity markets. The stock last changed hands at around US$1.205, shedding roughly 2% in a single session and leaving the year-to-date loss above 96%. With a market capitalisation of about US$35 million, Diginex remains a heavily bruised small-cap growth play.

The disconnect comes down to profitability — or the lack of it. Diginex continues to burn cash, reporting a loss per share of US$0.48 over the trailing twelve months (and US$0.42 in the most recent half-year). Investors are demanding proof that the company can convert its top-line momentum into sustainable earnings, especially given the fragmented competitive landscape in regulatory technology.

Should investors sell immediately? Or is it worth buying Diginex?

Kotecha’s appointment is meant to address exactly that challenge by merging hands-on advisory expertise with Diginex’s digital product suite. The company plans to launch a masterclass series starting June 2, 2026, aimed at helping clients navigate complex human rights obligations across their supply chains. For Diginex, the test will be whether this educational push can evolve into a scalable, recurring revenue stream rather than remain a collection of one-off consulting mandates.

Until the numbers — both on the income statement and the ticker — show a clearer trajectory toward margin improvement, the market is likely to stay on the sidelines. Kotecha’s arrival provides a strategic signal, but making that signal resonate with investors will require tangible progress on costs and cash flow.

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