Interswitch, Mastercard CEOs, others among globally recognised top Fintech drivers

The Financial Technology Report, a global media authority in the fintech industry, has recognised Interswitch Group Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mitchell Elegbe, as one of the top Fintech CEOs for 2023.

Other industry titans listed include CEO of PayPal, Dan Schulman; CEO of Visa, Ryan McInerney, and CEO of Mastercard Michael Miebach.

This achievement, the report said underscored Elegbe’s exceptional leadership and Interswitch Group’s ever-evolving and groundbreaking contributions to the revolutionisation of the financial technology landscape in Nigeria and Africa.

Elegbe, the inspirational leader behind Interswitch Group, expressed his gratitude for the prestigious recognition, stating, “It is an honour to be recognised among the top Fintech CEOs for 2023.

“This recognition is a testament to the dedication and unwavering commitment of the entire Interswitch team in driving transformative solutions that empower individuals, communities and businesses across Africa and beyond.”

Recently, in Monaco, Elegbe was inducted into the Ernst and Young (EY) World Entrepreneur of the Year (WEOY) 2023 Hall of Fame as the sole African delegate, solidifying his position as a leader extraordinaire.

This prestigious recognition highlights Elegbe’s outstanding, visionary leadership and remarkable contribution to the business world through technology. Prior to this remarkable achievement, Elegbe had earned notable acclaim as a recipient of the esteemed EY Entrepreneur of the Year (Emerging Entrepreneur category) 11 years ago, in 2012 and his emergence, in March 2023, as the West African Entrepreneur of the Year in the Master category, further cemented his significant strides in the industry. Henkel’s WAW Detergent Renews Endorsement Deal With Funke Akindele