273 - Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO: Money 2020 Riyadh Series: M-PESA - Money Has Moved In Africa

Let us know your thoughts. Send us a Text Message. Follow me to see #HeadsTalk Podcast Audiograms every Monday on LinkedIn Episode Title:🇰🇪Money Has Moved In Africa🇰🇪 We’re kicking off this special Heads Talk series with a long-awaited conversation between two remarkable leaders. Sitoyo Lopokoiyit, CEO transforming payments in Kenya and across Africa, and Sanjiv Purushotham, CEO of Bridge Solutions and our "Heads Talk Guest" Host for this series. What makes this episode truly special is the friendship between Sitoyo and Sanjiv. Their easy rapport and mutual respect bring depth, warmth, and authenticity to the discussion; the kind of chemistry you only get when great friends talk about something they both love: fintech innovation. This episode marks the first in a series of conversations hosted by Sanjiv from Money20/20 Riyadh, featuring insightful exchanges with some of the industry’s leading voices. Sitoyo Lopokoiyit is the CEO of M-PESA Africa and Chief Financial Services Officer at Safaricom PLC. A recognised leader in fintech and digital transformation, he oversees M-PESA’s expansion across multiple African markets, driving innovation, strategic partnerships, and financial inclusion for over 60 million customers. Prior to this role, Sitoyo led M-PESA’s growth at Vodacom Tanzania, transforming it into one of the continent’s most successful mobile money businesses. He has also held senior leadership roles at Safaricom, Chevron, Total Kenya, and Uchumi Supermarkets. Under his leadership, M-PESA has introduced groundbreaking services such as Fuliza and M-Shwari, cementing its position as Africa’s leading digital payments platform and a global benchmark for mobile financial innovation. On a personal note, I have been trying forever to get Sitoyo on Heads Talk, so I"m extra happy to have this episode brought to you by Sanjiv! Topics Covered: ◽️ Africa is The Future of Payments ◽️ M-PESA: From Beginnings to Market Leadership ◽️ Sitoyo’s Leadership Ethos and Operational Vision ◽️ Stablecoins, Crypto, and the Financial Habits of Gen Z ◽️ GCC Viewpoint ◽️ Cross-Border Interoperability and Regional Payment Rails ◽️ Watch This Space So download⏳grab a cup of Bird & Blend Tea Co. - Mocha Chai Tea ☕️& have a listen🛋 Episode Sponsored by ◽️Accxia - 𝔼𝕦𝕣𝕠𝕡𝕖"𝕤 𝕃𝕒𝕣𝕘𝕖𝕤𝕥 ℙ𝕣𝕚𝕧𝕒𝕥𝕖 ℂ𝕝𝕠𝕦𝕕 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝔸𝕥𝕝𝕒𝕤𝕤𝕚𝕒𝕟 ABOUT THE HOST #AFlyOnTheBoardroomWall #HeadsTalkPodcast Support the show Follow, Support, Contact Heads Talk® - A Fly On The Boardroom Wall LinkedIn Website Twitter Email at info@elainepringle.com