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258 - Wangeci Kanjama, Group CFO: BRICS Series, Spiro - Explorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature


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Episode Title:๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ชExplorer and Adopters of New Technology, By Nature๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ช

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 Spiroโ€™s strategic alignment with the BRICS+ alliance, particularly with some of its newer members and the exciting collaborations underway. Have a listen.

Topics Covered
โ—ฝ๏ธKenyaโ€™s Financial Leadership in Africa: Whatโ€™s driving Kenyaโ€™s status as East Africaโ€™s financial and ICT hub, and how it can sustain its edge amid growing regional competition
โ—ฝ๏ธCFOs as Strategic Catalysts in Africa, innovation leaders with a growing need for strategic and cross-functional skills
โ—ฝ๏ธScaling Fintech Across Africa, adaptable platforms and navigation of diverse regulatory landscapes
โ—ฝ๏ธInnovative Financing for Sustainable Mobility
Spiro is delivering sustainable mobility through innovative financing models tailored to Africaโ€™s infrastructure needs
โ—ฝ๏ธStrategic Partnerships and Public-Private Collaboration, to accelerating energy and mobility transformation across the continent
โ—ฝ๏ธKenya and BRICS+ Alignment
โ—ฝ๏ธFinancial Integration into Global Investment Networks
โ—ฝ๏ธKenyaโ€™s Financial Services DNA, success in fintech, financial culture, and talent development is drawing international attention

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