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AlphaSightsIndependent Consultant (via AlphaSights) | Fintech Strategy, Product & GTM
Jul. 2025Nairobi County, KenyaAdvising global institutions, investors, and startups (via AlphaSights) on fintech, embedded finance, eCommerce, and digital innovation. Projects include evaluating new market entry strategies, product design and go-to-market planning, and scaling embedded finance models. I provide strategic insights drawn from hands-on experience in financial services and digital ecosystems. With a background at the intersection of finance, technology, and digital innovation, I help clients move from concept to execution — whether that means launching new ventures, entering new markets, or transforming legacy models for the digital age.
Ecobank Kenya LimitedHead of Fintech
Aug. 2024 - Jun. 2025Nairobi County, Kenya• Spearhead the development and execution of a comprehensive Fintech strategy to position Ecobank as the leading bank for Fintechs in Kenya.
• Drive partnerships with Fintech companies to address their specific challenges, thereby attracting fintech partners and fostering growth.
• Lead the creation and implementation of a Unique Value Proposition focused on three key pillars:
o Partnership programs to solve fintech-specific challenges and drive collaboration.
o Development of tailored products and services in collaboration with FinTech's.
o Investment in innovation to scale up the partnership program.
• Cultivate and maintain key customer relationships within the Fintech Desk to enhance financial performance and drive business outcomes.
• Oversee initiatives aimed at enhancing customer acquisition, product utilization, transaction volumes, and deposit mobilization.
• Promote the integration of digital banking services, financial education, and non-financial solutions to fintech partners.
• Drive the uptake of bespoke financial solutions tailored to the Fintech business segment, ensuring banking services are more flexible and accessible.
• Ensure optimal execution of fintech-specific programs that foster digital adoption and strengthen the bank's engagement with FinTech businesses.
National Bank Of Kenya (NBK)Ag. Head Transactional Business Products and Services (Wholesale Banking)
Jul. 2022 - Oct. 2022Nairobi, Kenya
National Bank Of Kenya (NBK)Ag. Head Transactional Business Products and Services (Wholesale Banking)
Jul. 2022 - Oct. 2022Nairobi, Kenya
National Bank Of Kenya (NBK)Head New Ventures and Fintech Development
Feb. 2022 - Aug. 2024Nairobi, Kenya• Responsible for innovation, digital integrations, cross-functional solutions, and technology-based transformation programs to maximize value and enable the delivery of customized solutions for enhanced customer experience. Responsible for management of Host to Host and B2B integrations, eCommerce, Open Banking APIs, and Partnership with Fintechs. • My role also entails research and market analysis to understand the external environment in relation to technology-based financial solutions with a view to providing an avenue for financial deepening.
National Bank Of Kenya (NBK)Head New Ventures and Fintech Development
Feb. 2022 - Aug. 2024Nairobi, Kenya• Responsible for innovation, digital integrations, cross-functional solutions, and technology-based transformation programs to maximize value and enable the delivery of customized solutions for enhanced customer experience. Responsible for management of Host to Host and B2B integrations, eCommerce, Open Banking APIs, and Partnership with Fintechs. • My role also entails research and market analysis to understand the external environment in relation to technology-based financial solutions with a view to providing an avenue for financial deepening.
Co-operative Bank of KenyaHead, Digital Integration & E-Commerce
May. 2018 - Feb. 2022Nairobi• Lead for ideation, conceptualization, implementation, management, and enhancement of the bank Digital integration platforms i.e. B2B, H2H, E&M-Commerce and Open Banking APIs.
• Establish partnerships with FinTech aggregators and third-party developers on innovation, strategies, programs, initiatives, research, and projects.
Equity Bank LimitedProduct Manager, Finserve (Equitel)
Aug. 2017 - Apr. 2018Kenya• Responsible for Product Development, Packaging, Demand Generation, and Go-To-Market of Fintech (Financial Technology) services in Open Banking, e&m commerce, and mobile money payments (MoMos).
SEMA Mobile Services LimitedProducts and Business Development Manager
Nov. 2015 - Jul. 2017Lagoon Court | The Watermark Business Park | Karen• My work at Sema Mobile entailed; Ideation, conceptualization, development, launch & delivery, management of relevant products, solution OR service propositions for assigned products based on insights, meeting new and existing customers and segment needs, to drive growth and achieve revenue targets for specific product lines (GSM & Data, Mobile Financial Services and Value Added Services).
SafaricomProduct Manager - Managed Services
Sep. 2013 - Oct. 2015Nairobi• Responsible for product development, packaging, demand generation, and go-to-market activities (GTM) in support of Safaricom Limited’s Managed Services product line; Managed Network Services, Managed Cloud Services (Productivity, Collaboration & Business tools), Managed Security Services (DDoS attacks Prevention, Unified Threat Management services, Network Professional Services and Security Advisory as well as Security Information and Event Management).
AccessKenya Group LtdBusiness Development Manager-Revenue Projects
Jun. 2012 - Jun. 2013Purshottam Place, 4th Flr, Westlands Rd, Westlands, Nairobi.• Responsible for the acquisition and planning of Fiber Optics projects and project bids. I provided business intelligence support for AccessKenya Group Management and Revenue teams by evaluating, analyzing, scoping, and closing new business opportunities in the Fiber to the Building OR core OR node (FTTx) and Internet connectivity for Intelligent Building Management Systems.
AccessKenya Group LtdBusiness Development Manager - Residential Sales Department
Dec. 2011 - Jul. 2012Nairobi, Kenya• Responsible for developing and generating new business opportunities in the residential internet segment by, building new business growth areas, managing sales activities, supporting, and supervising the business development arm of Residential Internet Sales.
AccessKenya Group LtdPartner Manager
Nov. 2010 - Dec. 2011• My key role was to manage partner business development process, partner products demand generation, and create go-to-market synergies for AccessKenya’s Strategic Business Partnerships ‘OR’ Alliances.
AccessKenya Group LtdKey Account Manager- Access@Home.
Apr. 2010 - Oct. 2010• Planning, strategizing, prospecting, closing sales, and building a rich and neat key account client database.
AccessKenya Group LtdTeam Leader
Sep. 2009 - Mar. 2010• Responsible for strategizing, prospecting, and closing funnel sales to the different vertical market segments with the central focus being on professional bodies.
Swift Global Kenya LtdSales Advisor
Jan. 2007 - Dec. 2008• Responsible for prospecting on potential clients and consulting them on the purchase of Swift Global (K) Limited’s home/residential internet service(s).
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