Flutterwave, Africa’s leading payments technology startup, has announced the appointment of Nigerian architect,Olajumoke Adenowo as a member of its global Board of Directors.
The appointment is part of the company’s efforts to drive its international expansion strategy.
Adenowo, is Flutterwave’s first independent non-executive board member.
According to a statement, the company expects her appointment to contribute to solidifying its pan-African and global positioning.
Jumoke Adenowo
Described by CNN as “Africa’s Starchitect”, Olajumoke Adenowo has a successful career in architecture spanning over 35 years.
She leads a large portfolio of local and international projects at her architectural firm, AD Consulting.
She is the first African and First black architect published by Rizzoli, with her latest book. “Neo Heritage: Defining Contemporary African Architecture.”
A Forbes lister, she won the Forbes Woman African Entrepreneur of the Year Award in 2020.
Olugbenga GB Agboola, CEO and Founder of Flutterwave, has expressed his excitement and expectations on the new addition. He said:
“We are thrilled to welcome Olajumoke Adenowo to Flutterwave’s Board of Directors. Her wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to excellence will undoubtedly strengthen our company’s trajectory on the global stage.”
“Olajumoke’s insights and strategic vision will be invaluable assets as we continue to pioneer innovative solutions and drive impactful change across Africa and beyond,” the CEO added.
Identifying with the vision Jumoke is confident of pulling her weight ,for the new role. She said:
“I believe that Africa must evolve its own solutions. Flutterwave is tangible proof of this, with innovation that addresses Africa’s unique challenges. As Flutterwave’s first independent non-executive board member, I draw on my personal paradigm derived from my roots in my African heritage alongside my global exposure to bolster our mission of bridging Africa with the world’s markets. I look forward to contributing to the next phase of our journey, anticipating the significant impact we’re set to achieve.”
Founded in 2016, Flutterwave now has operations in about 30 African countries and remains confidently aggressive about global expansion .
The giant fintech startup recently gained access into Asia’s second-biggest economy, expanding into India.
