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Migwi Kiragu

@migwikiragu

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C-SUITE EXECUTIVE Strategic Leadership | Digital Transformation | Product Innovation

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I thrive on solving complex problems that drive innovation, efficiency, and business growth. I am passionate about digital transformation, fintech, payments and embedded finance. I focus on enhancing financial inclusion, processes, products and streamlining payments for businesses and individuals.

I enjoy solving complex and impactful problems, particularly those that align with driving innovation and transformation, improving operational efficiency, and enhancing customer and business outcomes. I have deep interest in Fintech payments and embedded finance as I am passionate about improving the lives and livelihoods of people and businesses through innovative technical solutions that offer financial inclusion and ease of making payments at a reduced cost and efficient manner.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Consultant

Current

Peak Mobile Limited

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Using my knowledge & expertise in providing strategically growth and advisory by analyzing the business operations, identifying opportunities for improvement and developing actionable strategies to drive growth, enhance competitiveness, and maximize value creation within the telecommunications mobile network operator B2B services such as digital content, gaming, data and SMSs.

Project Management Product Management Business Development Leadership Strategic Planning Strategic Partnerships

Chief Product Officer

IMS Global Ventures

Oct 2022 - Dec 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Led the strategic vision for B2B2C products and guided digital expansion across major Telcos in Africa and the Middle East, achieving significant revenue growth through innovative product development and partnerships.
• Airtime Credit Lending Services (ACS)
• Mobile Financial Services (MFS) - Cash, Voucher and eWallet Advances.
• Digital Content Platform (DCP)
• Mobile Device Financing (DF)

Product Development Digital Expansion Revenue Growth Data Analysis Strategic Partnerships Team Leadership Mobile Financial Services Market Strategy Customer Profiling

Executive Director

Ontrack Innovative Solutions Limited

Jul 2019 - Nov 2022 (3 years 4 months)

Founded a tech firm focused on developing cutting-edge solutions, leading overall strategy in operations, finance, and business development, while engineering a robust ERP system to streamline operations.

ERP Development Business Strategy Operations Management Team Building Financial Management Technology Solutions Process Automation Business Development

General Manager

Ontrack Mobile Limited

Nov 2018 - Nov 2022 (4 years)

Managed distribution strategies for telecommunication services, optimizing operations to distribute millions of SIMs monthly while leading a large team and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Managed strategic, operations, regulatory compliance, product & business development, logistics & distribution, channel management, sales and technological developments.

Distribution Strategy Operations Management Regulatory Compliance Team Leadership Sales Management Telecommunications Logistics Channel Management

Principal Consultant

Phan Digital Technologies Limited

Nov 2017 - Oct 2018 (11 months)

Provided capacity building services focused on digital financial services and sustainable business processes, enhancing digital connectivity through competitive data products.

Digital Financial Services Capacity Building Market Strategy Partner Engagement Product Development Business Processes Data Products Telecommunications Customer Solutions Strategic Partnerships

Chief Executive Officer

Eurotech Limited

Feb 2017 - Nov 2017 (9 months)

Led corporate strategy to drive innovation in digital wallet solutions, focusing on market expansion and strategic partnerships in various sectors.

Corporate Strategy Digital Wallet Solutions Market Expansion Strategic Partnerships Customer Acquisition Business Development

Head of Digital Channels

Craft Silicon Limited

Oct 2012 - Feb 2017 (4 years 4 months)

Transformed digital channel growth strategy, managing B2B and B2B2C products across multiple international markets and leading a large agile team.
Oversaw financial services products such as
MNO Aggregation Services
Digital Banking Solutions
Social Banking Solutions
Agency Banking Solutions
Value Added Solutions Apps
Cross-Industry Mobile Apps
Government Services
Integrated Middleware

Digital Strategy Product Management Team Leadership International Markets Banking Solutions Mobile Services Agile Methodologies

Project Manager

Cellulant Group Limited

Oct 2011 - Oct 2012 (1 year)

Led mobile aggregation projects across multiple African countries, managing key stakeholders and launching innovative digital payment solutions.
• Launched smart blockchain & digital/mobile payments
• Project managed a system of intelligent subcontracting, payment and market space product based on the blockchain (Agrikore).

Project Management Mobile Aggregation Stakeholder Management Digital Payments Market Expansion Team Leadership

Innovations Project Manager

Equity Bank Limited

Aug 2008 - Oct 2011 (3 years 2 months)

Led various financial projects aimed at automating processes and enhancing customer experience, significantly improving operational efficiency.
• Financial Crimes Management project
• Custodial Services/Investment Banking Project
• IPO/Share Purchase Automation Project
• Automation of Short-Term Micro-Credit Project
• Credit Risk & Analytical CRM
• Credit Management and Psychometric Credit