Jime Akpusugh | Head, Innovations
Kora Payments Network

Jime Akpusugh is the Head of Innovation at Kora, a leading pan-African payments infrastructure
company. He leads Kora’s innovation strategy, driving the development of AI-powered products
and next-generation payment solutions that enable faster, more inclusive, and scalable financial
systems.
With a background spanning fintech and digital ecosystems, Jime focuses on building Africa’s
financial backbone through data, automation, and intelligent infrastructure. His work sits at the
intersection of payments, AI, and global commerce, with a strong emphasis on designing
systems that are resilient, mobile-first, and adaptable to complex markets.