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Based in Limassol, Cyprus, Lola oversees all the company's strategic relationships and helps foster long-term partnerships and technical alliances. Having joined TFB 9 years ago, Lola started as a Sales Manager and advanced to Senior Sales Executive in only three years. An expert in networking and the fintech world, Lola quickly built a reputation as an empathetic and knowledgeable professional, which helped her grow an extensive partner base. The latest promotion to the Head of Partnerships enables Lola to focus on partner relationships and expand TFB's alliances worldwide.
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Rahul Jain
CEO and Co-Founder at Peach Payments
Rahul is the CEO and Co-founder of Peach Payments, a fast-growing African payment solution provider (PSP) that makes online commerce and digital payment acceptance easier and more accessible across Kenya, Mauritius and South Africa. He has worked with leading e-commerce websites and apps across Africa to improve their conversion rates, mitigate risk and optimise customer experience. He has participated in accelerators sponsored by Google and Barclays Africa as well as spoken at numerous events including Youth Pravasi Bhartiya Divas, Africa FinTech Festival, ECOM Africa, and Seamless Africa. He was named IESE Business School’s 40Under40 Entrepreneur of the Year in 2022, the school from which he earned his M.B.A. Previously, Rahul worked with a strategy consulting firm in Boston, USA where he advised large retailers and airlines regarding e-commerce, marketing and ancillary revenue streams.
Raadhika Sihin
Head of Public Policy at GFTN
Prior to joining GFTN, Raadhika spearheaded regulatory engagement for Meta in EMEA, particularly focussed on digital assets. She had previously worked at the SA Reserve Bank and the National Treasury of South Africa, the Alliance for Financial Inclusion and Mastercard. Her core work has primarily focussed on payments, financial stability, integrity and financial inclusion. She sits on the Steering Committee of the Start Up Act movement and is an ambassador in Women for Payments in SA.
Hamish Houston
Co-founder & Group Chief Operating Officer at Enza
Hamish has spent his entire career in technology, predominantly in the commercialisation of new and disruptive tech-enabled services and in developing new market opportunities. Hamish has enjoyed senior executive positions in the MEA payments and fintech industry since 2006, with experience spanning general management, strategy, commercial development, operations, sales & marketing, and executive leadership.
Hamish has also had the full range of business life-cycle exposure - from working in nimble bootstrapped start-ups, through MBOs, to working for notable private equity shareholders and listed entities. Through this journey, Hamish has also gained experience in capital raising (debt & equity) and mergers and acquisitions (both buying and selling).
Hamish is inspired by people, culture and team dynamics, and has been privileged to be part of great teams that have delivered amazing things.
Hamish co-founded Enza to construct the foundations of a new generation of financial services capability for the African continent.
Frank J. Mach
Product Manager Online and Channels at UBA Tanzania
Frank J. Macha is an award-winning IT executive, digital strategist, author, and keynote speaker on AI, Blockchain, and fintech, with over a decade of experience in Africa’s banking and fintech sectors. He received the 2025 Top 100 Executives List Award (CIO / Head of Product Design & Innovation of the Year) and was among finalist at the CIO100 Symposium & Awards 2025. Certified in Agile Project Management and Digital Product Management, He is known for leading secure, user-centric digital platforms and advancing financial inclusion, turning bold ideas into impactful solutions.
Bradwin Roper
Chief Payments & Partnerships at JUMO
Brad Roper is a visionary leader in banking, fintech and telecommunications. He has 17 years of diversified experience in these sectors and is renowned for his strategic vision, financial acumen, and leadership. His proficiency in engaging with stakeholders at multiple levels has consistently resulted in delivering impactful outcomes in complex scenarios. Before joining JUMO, Brad was the CEO of MTN South Africa’s fintech division, where he led initiatives to broaden access to mobile financial services. His prior leadership at FNB Connect saw him drive the growth of the bank’s telecom and e-commerce ventures, emphasising the democratisation of data and mobile access in South Africa.
Benjamin April
Associate Director in Risk and Regulatory Advisory at KPMG
Benjamin April is an Associate Director in Risk and Regulatory Advisory. Benjamin April has over 25 years of international and local working experience at FSB, SARB, ECB, UK PRA, US SEC, ISDA, BIS BCBS, World Bank, international regulators, asset managers, and international and sovereign wealth funds. In-depth knowledge of regulations and compliance standards in South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Egypt, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, Nigeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Namibia, Botswana, Mozambique, DRC, the UK, the European Union, and the USA.
Before joining KPMG, he was Head of Risk for SARB Financial Markets: Prudential, National Payments, SADC Regional Payments; General Manager Prudential and Payment Regulations at the Banking Association of South Africa: Barclays Africa Treasury Risk Director for Barclays Capital; Head of Risk at the South African Reserve Bank; Head of Economic Capital Nedbank Group: Chief Risk Officer roles at Tier 2 banks; Senior Manager Internal Audit Barclays Capital and Senior Risk Manager at the Industrial Development Corporation.
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Boipelo Mosiane
Head Data Management and Analytics at Standard Bank
Boipelo Mosiane is a data and digital business leader with a strong track record of turning
complex data ecosystems into strategic business assets. With a background in Economics,
Computer Science, and a Master’s in Digital Business from Wits Business School, she blends
technical expertise with business strategy to lead high-performing teams and deliver impactful,
data-driven solutions. She currently heads Data Management and Insights, overseeing data
governance, engineering, analytics, and reporting to enable confident, compliant decision-
making in the insurance sector.
With experience spanning business analysis, operational risk, and data warehousing, Boipelo
brings a 360-degree view of enterprise risk and digital transformation. She is passionate about
simplifying complex concepts, empowering professionals with practical skills, and driving
inclusive development. Beyond her professional work, she invests in talent development and
community upliftment—mentoring young girls, leading charity initiatives, and championing the
use of data for meaningful, real-world change.
Liam Reddy
Chief Compliance Officer - State Bank of India South Africa
Liam is a dynamic and accomplished risk and compliance professional with over 22 years of experience in the banking sector, including more than 15 years dedicated to developing and executing strategic, tactical, and operational plans for enterprise-wide risk assessment and mitigation. Certified in financial crime compliance and anti-money laundering, Liam brings deep expertise in regulatory frameworks and a proven ability to foster a culture of integrity and accountability.
Liam holds a Master's degree in Financial Crime and Compliance in Digital Societies from the University of Manchester, a Professional Postgraduate Diploma in Governance, Risk, and Compliance from the International Compliance Association (UK), and certifications from Harvard University Publishing's Harvard Manage Mentor Programme and Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) - Leading Digital programme.
Wiza Jalakasi
Director: Country Growth, SSA
Wiza Jalakasi is an international business development expert with 17 years of experience building and scaling technology startups across 20+ African countries. He currently serves as the Director of Country Growth for SSA at EBANX, a global payments leader, and previously served as VP of Global Merchant Business at Chipper Cash - a cross-border mobile money service with over 5 million users.
A dedicated ecosystem builder, Wiza is the Africa host for ThisWeekInFintech.com, where he facilitates premier networking events for thousands of professionals across the continent. He is also a Venture Partner at RallyCap, a global collective fund investing in emerging market innovation. Wiza holds an honours degree in Information Systems Technology from USIU-Africa and frequently shares industry insights on Twitter @wizaj.