Olu Akanmu is a seasoned business leader with extensive C-suite experience across healthcare, FMCG, telecommunications, banking, fintech, and the non-profit sector. Until recently, he served as President and Co-CEO of OPay Nigeria, one of the country’s largest fintech companies with unicorn valuation. Known for scaling and transforming businesses, he has held key leadership roles including Executive Director of Retail Banking at FCMB, Chief Marketing Officer at Airtel Nigeria, and Managing Executive of Retail Banking at the former Bank PHB.
His earlier career spans major positions such as General Manager for Consumer Marketing at MTN Nigeria, Client Service Director at Insight Communications, COO at the Society for Family Health and Population Services International, and Marketing Manager at the former Glaxo Nigeria.