Dr. Daniel Adaramola is the Chief Information Security Officer, CISO at SunTrust Bank Nigeria. He is responsible for strategy formulation, strategy execution, and providing thought leadership for the Bank’s cybersecurity program. Prior to joining SunTrust, Dr. Daniel has worked as the CISO of four ...

Bunmi Adeleye is an award-winning enterprise leader with extensive experience across retail, consumer goods, and consulting in Africa, Europe, and global markets. Renowned for driving growth, leading organizational transformation, and aligning business strategies with operational excellence, she is ...

Mulugeta Beza is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the banking and financial services industry. As the Chief Business Officer at Bunna Bank, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving business growth and innovation. With a strategic mindset and a strong focus on...

Uday Bhasin is an accomplished Independent Non-Executive Director with a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Currently serving on the board of Diamond Trust Bank Kenya Ltd, Uday brings a unique perspective and strategic insight to the organization. With a proven...

Catherine Chali is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the banking and financial services industry. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at United Bank for Africa (Zambia) Limited, Catherine is known for her strategic leadership and innovative approach to driving ...

Mark Darko is a visionary leader and seasoned professional in the field of commerce and industry in Africa. As the President of the Africa International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AICCI), he brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the table. With a strong background in business...

Claire Dawai is a visionary leader with a passion for driving digital commerce in Africa. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Sub-Sahara Africa Chamber of Trade, she brings a wealth of experience in fostering economic growth and promoting trade across the region. With a background in...

Isaac Gathia is a seasoned professional in the financial industry, currently serving as the Head of Payments at Equity Bank. With a strong background in digital commerce and payment solutions, Isaac is at the forefront of driving innovation and shaping the future of financial services in East...

Vinod originates from India and has evolved into a truly global citizen. He has lived and worked in 7 countries across 3 continents and has travelled extensively. Vinod is currently CEO Jumia East Africa and hence at the forefront of e-commerce, retail and digital world.  Prior to this, Vinod has...

Ebrahim Goga is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in driving strategy and transformation initiatives for global brands. Currently serving as the Vice President of Strategy & Transformation at The Coca-Cola Company, Ebrahim brings a wealth of experience in digital...

Nicole Harris is a visionary Chief Technology Officer with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation in the retail industry. With a strong background in technology and a deep understanding of consumer behavior, Nicole has been instrumental in shaping the digital...

Opiyo Jotham is a visionary leader and seasoned professional in the financial industry, currently serving as the Chairman of Kimisitu Sacco. With a proven track record of driving growth and innovation, Opiyo is dedicated to revolutionizing the digital commerce landscape in East Africa.With over a...

Mehmet Karamollaoglu is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the beauty and cosmetics industry. As the Managing Director of L'Oreal East Africa, he brings a wealth of experience and expertise in driving business growth and market expansion in the region. With a strong...

Victoria Karanja is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the beauty and cosmetics industry. As the General Manager of L’Oreal Consumer Products Division in East Africa, she brings a wealth of experience and expertise to her role. With a strong background in marketing and business...

Ali Hussein Kassim is a visionary leader and digital transformation expert with a passion for driving innovation in the financial technology sector. As the CEO of The FinTech Alliance (TFA), Ali brings a wealth of experience and expertise in shaping the future of digital commerce. With a proven...

Charles Kinyanjui is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the fintech industry. As the Head of Fintech at Ecobank Kenya Limited, he is at the forefront of driving innovation and digital transformation in the financial services sector. With a strong background in banking and...

Christine Kitale is a dynamic leader in the fintech industry, currently serving as the Vice Chair of the Association of Fintechs in Kenya. With a strong background in finance and technology, Christine is passionate about driving innovation and digital transformation in the financial sector. She has ...

Rosemary Koech Kimwatu is a dynamic and visionary leader in the fintech industry, currently serving as a Board Member of the Association of Fintechs in Kenya (AFIK). With a strong background in finance and technology, Rosemary is passionate about driving innovation and digital transformation in the ...

John Kunyiha is a seasoned professional with a passion for driving innovation and growth in the digital credit industry. As the Secretary General of the Digital Credit Providers Association, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital commerce in East Africa. With over a decade of...

Addisu Thomas Lodamo is a seasoned professional in the digital banking industry, currently serving as the Digital Banking Director at Lion International Bank S.C. With over 10 years of experience in the financial sector, Addisu has a proven track record of driving digital transformation and...

Kui Wangui Mbugua is a dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record in the digital commerce industry. As the General Manager of Uber Eats Kenya, Kui is at the forefront of revolutionizing the food delivery landscape in the region. With a strong background in business...

Abdiwali Elmi is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the finance and banking industry. Currently serving as the Head of Investment at IBS Bank, Abdiwali brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With a strong background in financial analysis, risk management, and...

Dr. Banice Mbuki Mburu is a dynamic and visionary leader serving as the Director and Member of Kimitsu Sacco, a prominent financial institution in East Africa. With a strong background in finance and a passion for driving digital transformation in the banking sector, Dr. Mburu is at the forefront...

John Mchaki is a seasoned professional with over 10 years of experience in the field of information security. Currently serving as the Head of Information Security at Ecobank Tanzania, John is responsible for ensuring the protection of sensitive data and information assets within the...

Dr. George Mensah is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the financial industry. Currently serving as the Director of Strategic Projects at Fidelity Bank Plc, Dr. Mensah is a visionary leader known for his strategic thinking and innovative approach to driving business...

Olu Meyanbe is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in strategic business analytics within the financial services industry. Currently serving as the Regional Head of Strategic Business Analytics for Africa & Middle East at Standard Chartered Bank in Kenya, Olu brings a wealth of...

Abdi Mohamed is a dynamic and visionary leader with a proven track record in the banking and financial services industry. Currently serving as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Absa Bank Kenya, Abdi brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With a strong background ...

Duncan Motanya is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in the fintech industry. As the Director and Strategic Advisor at the Association of Fintechs in Kenya, he plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital commerce in the region. With a strong background in financial...

Anne Mureithi is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the banking and financial services industry. As the Director of Compliance at Ecobank Kenya Limited, she plays a pivotal role in ensuring regulatory adherence and upholding the highest standards of ethics and integrity within...

Alfred Musarurwa (PhD) is a seasoned professional with a wealth of experience in the banking and technology sectors. Currently serving as the Chief Technology and Operations Officer at Stanbic Bank Zimbabwe, Alfred plays a pivotal role in driving the bank's digital transformation and...

John Muteru is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the banking and finance industry. Currently serving as the Chief Risk Officer at Bank of Africa - Kenya Ltd., John is a strategic leader with a proven track record in risk management, compliance, and regulatory affairs.With...

Mary Mwangi is a visionary leader and the Chief Executive Officer of Data Integrated Limited, a leading technology company at the forefront of digital commerce innovation in East Africa. With over 15 years of experience in the tech industry, Mary is a seasoned expert in developing cutting-edge...

Mercy Mwenda is a seasoned professional in the digital commerce space, currently serving as a key figure at NCBA Bank Kenya PLC, part of the NCBA Group. With a strong background in financial services and a passion for leveraging technology to drive innovation and growth, Mercy has a proven track...

John Mwendwa is a dynamic and visionary leader with a proven track record in driving economic growth and fostering innovation. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Kenya Investment Authority, he is at the forefront of shaping the future of digital commerce in East Africa. With a deep understanding ...

Hebri Dinesh Nayak is a seasoned professional with a proven track record in the banking and financial services industry. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Prime Bank in Kenya, Dinesh brings a wealth of experience and expertise to his role. With a strong background in...

Hartnell Ndungi is a seasoned Chief Data Officer (CDO) with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation in the financial services industry. As the CDO at ABSA, one of Africa's leading financial institutions, Hartnell is at the forefront of leveraging data-driven...

Georgina Odhiambo is a seasoned Chief Information Officer with a proven track record of driving digital transformation and innovation in the financial services industry. With over 15 years of experience in leading technology initiatives, she currently serves as the CIO at NBK, where she is...

Stacey Menga Onyango is a visionary leader and Chief Executive Officer of the Africa International Chamber of Commerce & Industry (AICCI). With a strong background in business development and international trade, Stacey is dedicated to driving economic growth and fostering sustainable...

Robert Phiri is a seasoned professional with over 15 years of experience in the financial services industry. As the Chief Executive Officer of the Payments Association of Zambia, he is at the forefront of driving innovation and digital transformation in the country's payment ecosystem. With a...

Pragashani is the Executive Director of Digital and IT Architecture in the Business Banking Exco for Absa Group. Pragashani is Six Sigma certified with a vast and varied career history in different banks, which has spanned from product development and design to process engineering, automation, and...

Kumaran Selvarajalu is the Senior General Manager Payments at Banking Association South Africa. He has a long history in banking, payments and leading complex stakeholder groups, having spent twenty years as the subject matter expert for FirstRand payments. During this period, he also sat in an...

Paul Sesi is a seasoned professional in the banking industry with a focus on transactional banking. Currently serving as the Head of Transactional Banking at SBM Bank Kenya, Paul brings a wealth of experience and expertise to the digital commerce landscape. With a proven track record of driving...

With over 23 years of experience in IT, including roles at J&K Bank Ltd and Wipro Infotech Ltd, the individual has a Bachelor's degree in Electronics & Communications and an MBA in Banking & Finance. They have successfully implemented advanced technologies in various...

Gibson Singen is a seasoned finance professional with a proven track record of driving financial excellence and strategic growth in the consumer goods industry. Currently serving as the Chief Finance Officer at Nestle, Gibson brings a wealth of experience in financial planning, analysis, and...

Julius Thairu is a seasoned aviation professional with a strong background in commercial strategy and business development. As the Chief Commercial Officer at Kenya Airways, he is responsible for driving the airline's revenue growth through innovative digital commerce solutions. With over 15...

Thuku is a seasoned retailer with over 15 years of comprehensive experience in Kenyan retail sector. With a strong background in finance, marketing, and executive leadership, Thuku has established himself as a dynamic leader in the field of commercial operations. Thuku is the Chief Commercial...

Charles Wokabi is a visionary leader in the field of sustainability, currently serving as the Vice President and Head of Sustainability at Absa Bank Kenya. With a strong background in finance and a passion for driving positive change, Charles is dedicated to integrating sustainable practices into...

Michael Wu is a seasoned executive with a passion for driving innovation and growth in the digital commerce space. As the Vice President of Kilimall, one of East Africa's leading e-commerce platforms, Michael brings a wealth of experience in e-commerce, technology, and business...

Advocate Xulu, a successful entrepreneur, holds an LLB degree in Commercial law and Corporate Governance. He is the founding CEO and Head of JSX Investments (Pty) Ltd, an investment holdings company with interests in various sectors, including property, transportation, cable...