🚀 Managing Director/Chief Operating Officer | Fintech Strategist | Board Advisor | Amazon Bestselling Author | Digital / Neo Banking in emerging markets I Cross Border Payments With 25+ years across retail, SME, operations, and digital banking, I’ve led transformation across frontier markets—Nigeria, Kenya, Zambia, India, UK — serving as MD, Group COO, Director of Retail Banking, and Digital Strategy Advisor. I help banks, fintechs, and financial groups modernize through: 💡 Digital banking and cross-border payments strategy 🔧 Core banking, CRM, AML, card management, and channel integration 📊 Business performance improvement and customer-driven product design 📚 Capacity building for teams in ops, risk, and service delivery As an Amazon #1 Bestselling Author of: - Digital: The New Normal for Banks - Artificial Intelligence in Banking & Finance 🎤 Keynotes & Thought Leadership Frequently invited to speak on digital banking, fintech, financial inclusion, and the future of financial services. I speak regularly on how tech is reshaping the African banking narrative—making it smarter, leaner, and more inclusive. I’ve worked closely with C-Suite leaders, Central Banks, and startup founders, helping them navigate regulatory complexity, digital disruption, and customer adoption across emerging markets. 👥 Mentoring & Coaching Fintech founders, startup entrepreneurs, young leaders, and graduates 🎤 Keynotes & Thought Leadership Frequently invited to speak on digital banking, fintech, financial inclusion, and the future of financial services 🎙️ Conference Chair Known for my engaging style and ability to drive powerful industry conversations at global conferences 🔍 Now focused on: - Scaling modern banking infrastructure across different markets - Building cross border payment business - Building & Launching Digital / Neo Bank - Coaching and mentoring the next wave of fintech founders - Publishing insights that drive the industry forward - Connecting traditional banks to new tech platforms Let’s connect if you're: - Building something bold in finance - Looking for a CEO/COO or strategic advisor with on-the-ground execution experience - Exploring collaboration across fintech, SaaS, or core banking transformation