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Managing Director, PalmPay, Nigeria
Chika Nwosu is the Managing Director of PalmPay Nigeria, one of Africa’s leading fintech platforms driving financial inclusion through seamless digital payment solutions. Under his leadership, PalmPay has expanded its reach across Nigeria, providing millions of users with accessible, reliable, and secure financial services.
With extensive experience in financial technology, business growth, and digital payments, Chika has consistently championed innovation within the fintech ecosystem. His expertise in scaling consumer financial platforms and building strategic partnerships has positioned him as a leading voice in Africa’s rapidly evolving payments industry.
Group Head of Digital Banking Globus Bank Limited, Nigeria
Dr. Chinyere Tony-Eke is a senior fintech and digital finance executive with nearly two decades of leadership experience spanning revenue growth, enterprise partnerships, digital transformation, and corporate governance across Africa’s financial services sector.
She currently serves as Director, Partnerships & Business Development at Ercas Integrated Solutions Ltd, where she leads enterprise revenue strategy, multi-country expansion, and high-level strategic partnerships. She oversees complex commercial structuring, cross-border negotiations, and ecosystem collaborations across banks, fintechs, telcos, global merchants, FX/remittance operators, and multinational corporations, driving scalable growth and long-term enterprise value.
Prior to this role, she was Group Head, Digital Banking at Globus Bank Ltd. She also held senior leadership roles at Fidelity Bank Plc, FSDH Merchant Bank, Access
Bank Plc, and Diamond Bank Plc, consistently delivering strategic growth, product commercialization, and innovation-led transformation.
Dr. Chinyere is a Certified Management Consultant (CMC), Fellow of the Institute of Management Consultants (FIMC), Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators (FIPMA), Certified Management Specialist (CMS), and and Associate Member of the Chartered Institute of Directors of Nigeria (CIoD). She holds two Doctorates in Business Administration (DBA) and an MBA.
She brings to executive teams and boards a rare combination of commercial depth,
governance consciousness, strategic foresight, and transformational leadership. Beyond her corporate leadership, she is the Founder of The Intrapreneurs Trybe, a
professional development platform focused on cultivating ownership thinking, innovation, and executive readiness within organizations. Through this initiative, she champions workforce transformation and leadership capacity building across industries.
Known as “Dr. Chi – The Intrapreneurship Diva,” she champions a powerful message: organizations grow faster when employees think and act like business owners.
Her mission is simple: to spark intrapreneurial thinking across organizations so companies grow faster, teams stay engaged, and untapped potential turns into powerful results.
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Group Managing Director, Chams Holding Company, Nigeria
Mayowa Olaniyan is the Group Managing Director of Chams Holding Company, Nigeria, where he oversees the group’s strategic growth across technology, digital identity, and financial services businesses.
An experienced business executive with deep expertise in technology-driven transformation, Mayowa has led initiatives focused on innovation, operational excellence, and digital inclusion. His leadership continues to strengthen Chams’ role in Africa’s evolving digital economy.
Managing Director, Cardcentre Nigeria Limited, Nigeria
Lekan Latona is the Managing Director of CardCentre Nigeria Limited, a leading provider of card technology and secure payment solutions in Nigeria. He has played a key role in driving innovation in payment card services, identity management, and transaction security.
With years of experience in financial technology and digital infrastructure, Lekan continues to contribute to the advancement of secure payment ecosystems and the adoption of modern transaction technologies across Africa.
Managing Director, EFINA, Nigeria
Foyinsolami Akinjaiyeju is the Managing Director of Enhancing Financial Innovation & Access (EFINA), Nigeria, an organisation committed to promoting financial inclusion through data-driven research, policy advocacy, and ecosystem collaboration.
She has extensive experience in financial services, development finance, and inclusive growth initiatives. Through her leadership, EFINA continues to drive impactful programmes that improve access to financial services for underserved populations across Nigeria.
