2024 SPEAKERS

Bunmi Cynthia Adeleye is a distinguished executive and thought leader known for her expertise in predicting retail and e-commerce trends, understanding consumer behaviour, and creating effective growth and transformation strategies. Her insights into market dynamics and consumer behaviour have made ...

I am a consummate professional specialising in the leadership of commercial strategy for consumer goods. I have intentionally structured my career – educational and professional – for self-development as a broadly capable commercial leader that can engage across markets, product industries and...

Ghassan Bendali, COO of Cash My Stock  brings 26 years of expertise in trade, retail, wholesale, and distribution. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed multiple companies, demonstrating strong leadership and strategic vision. Ghassan has a proven track record of building a retail...

Lerato Bodibe is a SME (Subject Matter Expert) in fintech, payments, eCommerce, cybersecurity and digital transformation. He’s is the Founder and CEO of ROCVEST Systems, a management consulting company specializing in guiding businesses through digital transformation.  He is also the Founder and...

Mthabisi Bokete, Botswana's youngest board member at Stanbic Bank, part of the Standard Bank Group—the largest bank in Africa. Setting on multiple sub-committees and the Main Board as the Chair of the Board's ICT Subcommittee, he brings proficient future-ready perspectives to the financial...

Andrew is Zoho's Regional Head for Southern Africa, and the Executive Director of the South African entity for Zoho Corporation. He has more than 18 years of experience in Sales and Marketing. Since 2019 Andrew has been advising organizations, delivering keynote talks, television and radio...

Pierre Cassuto is the global Chief Marketing Officer of Humanz, an AI-powered platform that makes influencer marketing accessible, rewarding, and transparent for marketers and creators. By offering better data, knowledge and tools, all underpinned by science rather than opinions, the company is on...

Elvis Chukwu, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Konga Online Nigeria Ltd, is a seasoned technology leader with a proven track record of driving innovation and growth in various industries. My expertise spans across FinTech, E-commerce, Retail, and Logistics, with a strong background in leveraging...

Matt is a passionate advocate for financial inclusion and innovation, dedicated to expanding Tether's presence across the African continent. He is committed to fostering partnerships, driving growth, and empowering communities in Africa through stablecoin adoption.

Kim Dancey is a lawyer with extensive experience in financial services regulation. As a seasoned digital finance practitioner, Kim’s expertise spans the dynamic landscape of payment services. As Director of Regulatory Affairs at Yoco, Kim supports the business from a strategic perspective engaging...

Bringing over 25 years of eCommerce experience and in strategic planning, business development, project and product management with a strong technical and business background. I have practical experience and a solid understanding of a diverse range of business management applications, including...

Mr Noah Paul Debeila is a dynamic Leader, Entrepreneur and Economic Diplomat. He is the President & CEO of the SMME Chamber of Commerce, an organisation established to support African Small, Micro and Medium Enterprises to access Markets, Finance and Support. Mr. Noah, as he is fondly...

Philani Dlamini, Lead: Digital Payments, Standard Bank Group

I’m a seasoned FinTech executive with extensive experience across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. For the past decade, I have led titc.io (formerly TalentintheCloud), a premier growth agency focused on the FinTech sector in Africa. My career is marked by significant achievements in strategic...

Nolwazi Hlophe is a Senior Fintech Specialist with the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) of South Africa who specializes in financial regulation and innovation topics such as artificial intelligence, open finance, decentralized finance, and crypto assets. She previously was a Deputy...

enza co-founder and Group Chief Operating OfficerHamish's career has been predominantly spent on the commercialisation of new technologies and the development of new markets - with the past 18 years in the Middle East and African payments industry.  Hamish was COO & CCO in the commercial...

Mohamad Issa serves as the CEO of Cash My Stock LLC, a pioneering platform in the MEA region that streamlines the liquidation of excess inventory across borders. With 26 years of experience spanning software, telecommunications, trade, distribution, and financial services, Mohamad is a seasoned...

Wiza Jalakasi is an international business development expert specialising in the setup and operations of high-performance technology startups across Africa, often sharing moments from his journey on Twitter @wizaj. His career experience spans 13 years and 16 African countries, founding and...

Mr Willie Kanyeki is presently designated as the Vice President, East & Southern Africa at TerraPay. He is responsible for driving TerraPay’s network growth strategy across the region. Willie exhibits a rich and nuanced career graph of over 20 years. Prior to joining TerraPay, he worked at...

Abe Karar is a seasoned Director at EY MENA, leading Business Transformation Consulting within the Financial Services sector. With over 18 years of experience in Digital Banking, Open Finance, and FinTech, Abe has successfully pioneered digital transformation strategies for top-tier financial...

Christine is an alumni of Stathmore University BBIT class of 2010. She is also a certified project management professional -PMP and an MBA graduate from Lancaster University. She currently works as the COO in a payment gateway company- Pesaswap East Africa which is registered in...

Connecting farmers to buyers via the eFama App digital marketplace.

Dr. Jonah Kuria is the Chief Data Officer (CDO) at Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) where he drives the bank’s Data Anlaytics & AI strategy. He has over 12 years’ experience drawn from academia, consulting, and financial services. Using a combination of skills in research, software engineering, and...

As the General Manager of WigWag, Danielle oversees all business operations and strategy, delivering innovative payment solutions to startups and entrepreneurs. With over a decade of experience in the South African payments sector, Danielle has worked for both major banks and payment startups. In...

As a visionary leader in the field of digital analytics and data-driven marketing, I specialize in transforming complex data into actionable insights that fuel marketing innovation and drive business growth. With extensive experience leading analytics teams across diverse industries, I spearhead...

Ricardo Lognath is a celebrated entrepreneur and business leader recognized on the Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 list for 2024. As the Chief Executive Officer of Omninela Medical, One of South Africa's leading online medical stores. Ricardo has driven the company to the forefront of innovation in...

Vincent Maher is a seasoned executive with extensive expertise in Web3 and emerging blockchain standards, including NFTs. He has a proven track record of leadership in digital transformation for large enterprises, digital customer experience (CX), marketing automation, mobile product...

Tlou Arthur Mahlangu is a dynamic individual that wears two hats; one as a seasoned & capable entrepreneur, the Founder & CEO of BizTweak, an award-winning enterprise platform that is a diagnostic tool to help make entrepreneurship easier. Arthur Completed the Accenture program delivered by ...

With over six years of experience in the voice-over industry, Bayman Mangena has lent his voice to prestigious brands such as Oracle, The Department of Sports, Arts and Culture, and Hollard. As a seasoned voice artist, Bayman has developed a reputation for engaging audiences and delivering...

Lungile Mnguni is an accomplished Lead Business Analyst in the Banking sector, an emerging through leader who is also a global speaker. She is recognized for her exceptional skills and an executive board member of the International Institute of Business Analysis (IIBA). With over 12 years of...

 A seasoned bank executive with over two decades of extensive experience in the financial industry, renowned for strategic leadership and adept management skills. As a trusted authority in banking, I leverage my wealth of knowledge to drive innovation and spearhead transformative initiatives that...

I am driven by a desire to help brands tell their story to the right audience by using Machine Learning and AI to unravel insights hidden within their data.I have 6 years of experience in Data Analytics within the digital marketing space and about one year of experience in Data Science working with ...

Lebohang is a dynamic data professional with experience in Business Intelligence  analytics, data engineering, and cloud computing. Currently serving as a Data & Digital Assistant Manager at Unilever South Africa, Lebohang leads business intelligence analytics, digital tool adoption, and data...

Frank Molla Business Executive| Speaker | Financial Services| Payments | Board Certified as a master negotiator by Harvard and Strathmore Business School, Frank Molla joined MDP, Headquartered in Egypt, in 2024 as Managing Director-Africa to lead its expansion strategy in the cards, digital and...

A resourceful consummate professional with over a decade of industry experience, leveraging advanced capabilities in acting as an advocate to ensure that: • Needs are Acknowledged, Understood and Met. • Problems are Resolved through solutions that meet established requirements. • Demands are...

Likeleli is the Head of Digital Programs and is part of the Group Digital and eCommerce team for Standard Bank - Personal and Private Banking. In her role with Standard Bank, Likeleli supports Africa Region countries with getting a positive ROI on their investments in customer-facing...

Deven is a seasoned professional with 24 years of combined experience in Retail and Financial Services. In 2022, he joined Pick n Pay, leaving BNP Paribas Personal Finance, to lead VAS—one of the retailer's vital growth engines—across South Africa and African territories. Deven's expertise ...

Benson Mukandiwa (CMgrFCMI-FIML) is a global expert in leadership, management, and experience enhancement. With 20+ years of experience, he specializes in People and Culture, Customer Experience, Employee Experience, and Product Experience. Benson's credentials include Chartered Manager Fellow...

Jonathan co-founded what was originally Consultancy Africa Intelligence (CAI) in 2007, and built the company into one of the leading Africa-focused research firms on the continent. As the firm grew, CAI was rebranded as In On Africa (IOA) in 2015, emphasising its presence in and focus on Africa. ...

Rofhiwa Tumelo Nengovhela is a seasoned Data and Analytics Leader at Standard Bank Group, with over a decade of experience driving digital transformation across banking, telecommunications, mining, and insurance industries. With a strong background in software engineering, data engineering, and...

Percy Jabulani Ngobeni, Payments, Fintech & Banking Industry Expert, South Africa. Percy Jabulani Ngobeni is a highly respected figure in the financial services industry, with a career spanning over a decade, marked by significant contributions to the payments and fintech sectors in South...

Iheakachi Nwabueze, ACIM - Head, Global Marketing and Growth, Grey Iheakachi Nwabueze, ACIM, is currently the Head of the Global Marketing and Growth team at Grey. Grey is a US-based fintech at the forefront of providing a range of secure and convenient global banking solutions that enable...

With 30 years of experience, Jason is one of the pioneers of digital in SA. He gained recognition for leading the team that launched VOD in SA with DSTV BoxOffice and Catchup, a move that revolutionized how viewers accessed content, marking the decline of traditional DVD stores. Today, Jason leads...

Thabelo RatshihuleHead of Commercialisation, Savant Thabelo Ratshihule is the Head of Commercialisation for the Gauteng region at Savant, where he leads initiatives to help early-stage ventures navigate the complexities of commercialization, secure investment, and scale their businesses. He also...

With over 11 years of experience in the home appliance industry, including five years in buying, I joined Leroy Merlin in 2019 as a procurement specialist. In 2021, I transitioned to the marketplace team, and in January 2024, I was promoted to Marketplace Leader. In my current role, I am dedicated ...

Wesley is an accomplished digital transformation specialist with over two decades of experience in the telecommunications and banking sectors. As the current Investment Banking Data and Analytics Product Owner and Digital Transformation Lead at Rand Merchant Bank, he has demonstrated a profound...

Donald is the CEO of Zulzi which is a grocery & pharamcy delivery platform based in South Africa. Zulzi also powers Shoprite and Checkers with technology services since 2018 which enabled the group to become the market leader in the grocery category in South Africa/ Africa. The Zulzi platform...

Mel van Rooy is an accomplished marketing and strategy executive renowned for her unique blend of creativity and analytical prowess. With over 22 years of experience in FMCG and retail, coupled with 35 years of expertise in analytics, she has consistently demonstrated her ability to infuse...

In the dynamic landscape of e-commerce, where online shopping has revolutionized consumer behavior worldwide, I am excited to be at the forefront as a Director of an innovative online sales platform. At OneDayOnly, we're redefining the online shopping experience by offering a curated selection...

Rowan co-founded Vidamo, an award winning mobile focused marketing and development agency in 2008, which pivoted into Swarm Rewards in 2013.Since then Rowan has guided Swarm through 2 rounds of investment funding and has been instrumental in shaping the Swarm product offering and technology.

I hold a Bachelors in Psychology and Masters in International Studies, and have done an MBA. I'm very passionate about Africa and the developments that drive growth on the continent, and also take a keen interest in a variety of topics including energy, commodities, economies, political...

Senior Manager, Customer Experience & Insights | PhD Candidate in Development Finance With over a decade of experience across FMCG, management consulting, startups, and financial services, Sandisiwe [Last Name] excels in harnessing data to generate actionable insights and craft strategies that ...