Experience
Career progression built on scaled, repeatable revenue.
From business development to the VP seat in under three years, a progression defined by 20 African markets plus Europe opened, partnerships closed with Fortune 500 companies, 30% merchant-base growth, 25% revenue growth in under 12 months, and a 10-person specialised sales team built.
Current & Payaza progression
Payaza
Vice President of Sales
Jan 2026 - Present · United KingdomOwns commercial strategy across enterprise sales, strategic partnerships and international expansion, running a 10-person industry-specialised team. Manages relationships responsible for $5T+ in processed volume and over $100M in monthly treasury, and took Shopaza and other new products from concept to commercial launch.
Global Sales & Partnerships
Aug 2024 - Present · United KingdomLed multi-country expansion across 20 African markets and parts of Europe, building ecosystem integrations for international remittance, merchant payouts and multi-market payment flows, and negotiating enterprise infrastructure agreements.
Business Development Manager
Apr 2023 - Jul 2024 · United KingdomGrew the merchant base by 30% and contributed to 25% revenue growth in under 12 months, securing enterprise and SME clients across fintech, e-commerce and digital platforms while launching new payout corridors.
Selected partnerships
Partnership landscape
Prior experience
Before the VP seat
- Oct 2021 - Mar 2023 · Remote
Itex Integrated Services Ltd
Growth Product Manager
- Mar 2023 - Nov 2023 · Remote, UK
Ipsos
Market Research Consultant (BBC)
- Nov 2022 - Mar 2023 · Northern Ireland
CPM Ireland
Brand Consultant, Regional Market Activation
- Jan 2021 - Sep 2022 · Nigeria
Prosperis Holdings
Asset Manager / Investment Advisor
- Aug 2018 - Oct 2020 · New York, US
Maven Limited
Business Development Manager
- Sep 2017 - Dec 2021 · Nigeria & Ghana
PMA Limited
Founder & Operator
- May 2016 - Oct 2016 · Warri, Nigeria
NNPC Limited
Intern