FlutterwaveAfrica’s leading payment technology company, has his appointment Mitesh Popat as the company’s Financial Director.
Background
Mitesh brings 20 years of global financial services experience across North America, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, which will be instrumental in driving Flutterwave’s next phase of growth and financial viability.
Most recently, he held executive roles at Citi, including Chief Financial Officer for the Middle East and Africa, overseeing financial operations in 29 countries and CFO for Global Equity Sales and Trading, providing financial leadership for all aspects of a $5 billion revenue business .
Looking ahead
Mitesh will be responsible for overseeing Flutterwave’s corporate finance operations. This is to support the company’s growth plans, leveraging his expertise in managing the financial and operational functions of a complex global business.
What They Say
Commenting on his appointment, Mitesh PopatChief Financial Officer of Flutterwave, said, “I am excited to join the Flutterwave team at this important time in the company’s journey. I have a deep understanding of the operating environment in Africa and the complexities of running an emerging market business and plan to bring my experience to Flutterwave’s growth while optimizing our business model for sustained profitability. I look forward to working with the team to improve Flutterwave’s financial position and increase operational efficiency through curiosity and innovation.”
Welcome Mitesh, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboolafounder and CEO of Flutterwave, said:We have an ambitious goal of connecting Africa to the world and Mitesh embodies our vision with his experience of working extensively in Africa in a global capacity. He shares our values of customer obsession and we are confident that with his impressive track record in financial management, he will contribute to the next phase of our growth.
As our new CFO, his work will add value to our clients – both business and retail remittance clients, as well as the African fintech ecosystem.”
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