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Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola named among top 25 payment industry leaders in Payment People 2024 

Flutterwave’s recent achievements include winning the Financial Services Infrastructure Innovation Award at the 2nd edition of the International Financial Inclusion Conference and securing a spot

• December 9, 2024
Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola
Flutterwave CEO, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola

Flutterwave, the leading African payments company, is proud to announce that its CEO and founder, Olugbenga “GB” Agboola, has been recognized as one of the top 25 industry leaders in the Payment People 2024 list. This recognition highlights the significant contributions of Agboola and Flutterwave in shaping the future of the payments industry and fintech in Africa.

The list is released annually by NORBr, the payments orchestration platform. 

Olugbenga Agboola joins an elite group that is driving innovation in the sector. Under Agboola’s leadership, Flutterwave has expanded its operations to 34 countries, processing transactions in over 30 currencies. The company’s commitment to bridging Africa’s infrastructure gap has positioned it as an ecosystem enabler, powering global enterprises across the continent and enabling African businesses to expand globally. 

Flutterwave’s recent achievements include winning the Financial Services Infrastructure Innovation Award at the 2nd edition of the International Financial Inclusion Conference and securing a spot on the prestigious CNBC Disruptor 50 list for 2024. The company has also enhanced its partnerships with leading companies, including American Express, and expanded payment licenses to Ghana, Uganda, and Rwanda.

Olugbenga “GB” Agboola commented, “It’s an honor to be recognized by NORBr in the 2024 Payment People list. This is a testament to the incredible work and dedication from everyone at Flutterwave. It reinforces our commitment to driving financial inclusion and creating endless possibilities for our clients and their customers across Africa and beyond.”

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