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Episode Title:๐ฐ๐ชExplorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature๐ฐ๐ช
Another insightful episode of Heads Talk today. It was such a pleasure to speak with my guest today. I found her content incredibly thoughtful and walked away with a much deeper understanding of the fintech, finance, and growth landscape in East Africa, especially their sharp focus on strategic partnerships.
Wangeci Kanjama is the CFO of Spiro, a pan-African company leading the way in sustainable mobility and smart battery solutions. She joined the organisation in November 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience across finance, strategy, and operations.
Before Spiro, she held senior leadership roles at M-Pesa Africa, including Finance Director and Director of Partnerships & Special Projects. She also spent nearly two decades at Safaricom Plc, heading up various strategic finance functions.
It was so refreshing to hear about the developments across the African continent, and the intentional leapfrogging happening with purpose. Wangeci also shares insights into Spiroโs strategic alignment with the BRICS+ alliance, particularly with some of its newer members and the exciting collaborations underway. Have a listen.
Topics Covered
โฝ๏ธKenyaโs Financial Leadership in Africa: Whatโs driving Kenyaโs status as East Africaโs financial and ICT hub, and how it can sustain its edge amid growing regional competition
โฝ๏ธCFOs as Strategic Catalysts in Africa, innovation leaders with a growing need for strategic and cross-functional skills
โฝ๏ธScaling Fintech Across Africa, adaptable platforms and navigation of diverse regulatory landscapes
โฝ๏ธInnovative Financing for Sustainable Mobility
Spiro is delivering sustainable mobility through innovative financing models tailored to Africaโs infrastructure needs
โฝ๏ธStrategic Partnerships and Public-Private Collaboration, to accelerating energy and mobility transformation across the continent
โฝ๏ธKenya and BRICS+ Alignment
โฝ๏ธFinancial Integration into Global Investment Networks
โฝ๏ธKenyaโs Financial Services DNA, success in fintech, financial culture, and talent development is drawing international attention
So downloadโณgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea โ๏ธ& have a listen๐
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Episode Title:๐ฐ๐ชExplorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature๐ฐ๐ช
Another insightful episode of Heads Talk today. It was such a pleasure to speak with my guest today. I found her content incredibly thoughtful and walked away with a much deeper understanding of the fintech, finance, and growth landscape in East Africa, especially their sharp focus on strategic partnerships.
Wangeci Kanjama is the CFO of Spiro, a pan-African company leading the way in sustainable mobility and smart battery solutions. She joined the organisation in November 2023, bringing over 20 years of experience across finance, strategy, and operations.
Before Spiro, she held senior leadership roles at M-Pesa Africa, including Finance Director and Director of Partnerships & Special Projects. She also spent nearly two decades at Safaricom Plc, heading up various strategic finance functions.
It was so refreshing to hear about the developments across the African continent, and the intentional leapfrogging happening with purpose. Wangeci also shares insights into Spiroโs strategic alignment with the BRICS+ alliance, particularly with some of its newer members and the exciting collaborations underway. Have a listen.
Topics Covered
โฝ๏ธKenyaโs Financial Leadership in Africa: Whatโs driving Kenyaโs status as East Africaโs financial and ICT hub, and how it can sustain its edge amid growing regional competition
โฝ๏ธCFOs as Strategic Catalysts in Africa, innovation leaders with a growing need for strategic and cross-functional skills
โฝ๏ธScaling Fintech Across Africa, adaptable platforms and navigation of diverse regulatory landscapes
โฝ๏ธInnovative Financing for Sustainable Mobility
Spiro is delivering sustainable mobility through innovative financing models tailored to Africaโs infrastructure needs
โฝ๏ธStrategic Partnerships and Public-Private Collaboration, to accelerating energy and mobility transformation across the continent
โฝ๏ธKenya and BRICS+ Alignment
โฝ๏ธFinancial Integration into Global Investment Networks
โฝ๏ธKenyaโs Financial Services DNA, success in fintech, financial culture, and talent development is drawing international attention
So downloadโณgrab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea โ๏ธ& have a listen๐
Episode Sponsored by
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ABOUT THE HOST
#AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HTBRICSSeries #HeadsTalkPodcast
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