Kunle is a seasoned business and finance professional who
has spent most of his career at MTN, including serving as CFO for MTN Nigeria
and for the MTN Irancell joint venture.
“We are thrilled that Kunle has joined the dynamic DigiFin
team and look forward to what we know will be a valuable contribution,” says
MTN Group Chief Digital and Fintech Officer Serigne Dioum.
In his 22 years in management roles, Kunle has built
processes, teams and dealt with regulatory and compliance issues. Most
recently, from 2019 to 2021, he was an Executive Consultant at MTN Nigeria,
where he led Oracle implementation and provided support to the CEO and CFO on
various financial, tax and accounting matters.
Kunle is a certified General Accountant and has a Bachelor’s
degree in Finance and Banking from the University of Lagos, as well as a
Master’s in Finance from the University of Leicester. He also holds several
professional certifications.
As CFO for Digital and Fintech, effective 15 September 2021,
Kunle’s responsibilities include ensuring the growth of these platforms in line
with the Group’s strategic intent – Ambition 2025: Leading digital solutions
for Africa’s progress.