Onafriq Executive and Leadership Team

Dare Okoudjou, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Onafriq, directs the overarching strategic vision for the largest digital payments gateway in Africa. By architecting the expansion into 43 markets, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer ensures that the platform connects enterprises and mobile network operators to a seamless real-time payments network. This leadership role involves constant engagement with the Board to drive long-term growth and enhance financial inclusion for 1 billion mobile wallets. Dare Okoudjou maintains a focus on scaling treasury services and disbursements to meet the evolving needs of government organizations and non-bank financial institutions. Through the cultivation of high-level partnerships, the Founder & Chief Executive Officer secures the company's position as a critical infrastructure provider. Okoudjou drives the mission to transform lives by simplifying complex cross-border transactions across the entire African continent and the diaspora.

Meghan Taylor, the Group Chief Of Staff To the Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Onafriq, facilitates the execution of high-priority strategic initiatives. By managing the flow of information between the Founder and Chief Executive Officer and the broader leadership team, the Group Chief Of Staff To the Founder and Chief Executive Officer ensures organizational alignment with the company's core mission. This role involves overseeing special projects that drive growth and operational efficiency across the 43 markets served by the payments gateway. Meghan Taylor monitors key performance indicators to provide actionable insights for executive decision-making. Through the coordination of cross-departmental efforts, the Group Chief Of Staff To the Founder and Chief Executive Officer supports the scaling of treasury services and agent banking solutions. Taylor maintains a focus on streamlining executive workflows, allowing the leadership team to concentrate on expanding the company's impact on financial inclusion and digital payment accessibility.

Rajat Mishra, the Chief Operating Officer, Product Lead Gtp BU at Onafriq, oversees the development and lifecycle of core payment products. By architecting product roadmaps, the Chief Operating Officer, Product Lead Gtp BU ensures that card issuance and digital payment solutions meet the specific demands of enterprises and financial institutions. This leadership role involves close collaboration with technology teams to integrate new features into the existing payments gateway. Rajat Mishra drives the operational efficiency of the product business unit, ensuring that service delivery remains seamless across all 43 markets. Through the continuous refinement of product offerings, the Chief Operating Officer, Product Lead Gtp BU supports the company's goal of reaching new customer segments. Mishra manages the transition of innovative concepts into scalable market solutions, directly impacting the growth of the digital payments ecosystem and reinforcing the company's status as a leader in financial technology.

Abdul Kasujja, the Chief of Staff, Southern and Eastern Africa at Onafriq, manages operational alignment across key regional markets. By coordinating cross-functional teams, the Chief of Staff, Southern and Eastern Africa ensures that regional initiatives support the broader goal of connecting businesses to a real-time payments network. This role involves streamlining communication between local leadership and the executive team to accelerate the deployment of collections and agent banking services. Abdul Kasujja monitors market performance metrics to optimize service delivery for mobile network operators and financial institutions. Through the implementation of efficient internal processes, the Chief of Staff, Southern and Eastern Africa drives operational excellence within the Southern and Eastern African territories. Kasujja facilitates the execution of strategic projects that expand the reach of the digital payments gateway, ultimately supporting the company's commitment to enhancing financial inclusion throughout these vital economic regions.

Omotayo Ogunlade, the Group Chief Technology Officer at Onafriq, directs the technical architecture and security protocols for the entire digital payments gateway. By overseeing the engineering teams, the Group Chief Technology Officer ensures the stability and scalability of the real-time payments network. This role involves managing the integration of complex financial systems to support disbursements, collections, and treasury services for diverse clients. Omotayo Ogunlade drives the implementation of robust cybersecurity measures to protect transactions across 1 billion mobile wallets. Through the deployment of cutting-edge technology, the Group Chief Technology Officer enables the company to maintain a competitive edge in the African fintech landscape. Ogunlade collaborates with other C-suite leaders to align technical capabilities with the company's long-term growth objectives, ensuring that the infrastructure remains resilient while facilitating seamless financial transactions for partners and government organizations across the continent.

Tayo Ogunlade, the Group Chief Technology Officer at Onafriq, manages the innovation pipeline and software development lifecycle for the company's payment platforms. By focusing on the modernization of legacy systems, the Group Chief Technology Officer ensures that the digital payments gateway remains agile and responsive to market changes. This leadership role involves optimizing cloud infrastructure to support high-volume transaction processing for mobile network operators and non-bank financial institutions. Tayo Ogunlade drives the adoption of new technologies that enhance the speed and reliability of cross-border payments. Through the strategic oversight of technical resources, the Group Chief Technology Officer supports the expansion of services into new African markets. Ogunlade coordinates with product teams to translate business requirements into high-performance software solutions, directly contributing to the company's mission of enhancing financial inclusion through superior technical execution and reliable, secure digital payment infrastructure.