Mojaloop Foundation Strengthens Team to Drive Financial Inclusion Initiatives

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The Mojaloop Foundation is reinforcing its team in pursuit of its commitment to expedite its market expansion strategy, aiming to advance financial inclusion globally. In alignment with its mission to foster a financially inclusive global economy through Mojaloop-enabled digital financial services, the Foundation has welcomed two new professionals to its team: Victor Malu, who will serve as the Senior Business Development Lead, and Olivier Manzi, who joins as the Technical Project Lead.

By appointing Victor Malu and Olivier Manzi, the organization seeks to enhance its market expansion capabilities, accelerate growth, and maintain its dedication to promoting financial inclusion for all. These two seasoned experts bring a wealth of experience and knowledge, which is expected to fortify the Foundation’s endeavours to devise innovative strategies for the scaling and advocacy of the Mojaloop open-source software. This software has the potential to advance financial inclusion in emerging markets, especially in Asia and Africa.

“The Mojaloop Foundation is delighted to welcome Victor and Manzi to our growing team. These appointments mark a significant stride towards realizing the Foundation’s vision of providing secure, interoperable, and affordable digital financial services to underserved economies. Their impressive track record and profound understanding of the fintech landscape will be invaluable as we work towards creating a more inclusive and accessible financial ecosystem,” stated Mojaloop Foundation Executive Director Paula Hunter.

With 35 years of experience, Victor Malu’s background ideally positions him to contribute to the Mojaloop Foundation’s mission, which operates at the intersection of financial inclusion innovation, engaging with regulators and central bankers. His career journey has traversed the banking sector and policy development.

Malu expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Joining the Mojaloop Foundation is an incredible opportunity to make a real impact on financial inclusion. The potential of the Mojaloop open-source software to revolutionize digital payments is immense, and I am eager to collaborate with the team and stakeholders to advance this powerful mission. Together, we will pave the way for a more financially inclusive future.”

Olivier Manzi, with over 19 years of experience in computer engineering for financial systems and leadership roles, is dedicated to joining the Mojaloop Foundation’s mission to foster a more inclusive global economy through digital financial services. Having been a member of the Mojaloop Community for several years, Manzi has a proven track record in managing projects, including Mojaloop’s proof of concept (POC) initiatives, which aim to align all national payment system stakeholders with a Mojaloop-based instant payment strategy.

Manzi said, “I am honoured to be part of the Mojaloop Foundation’s mission to create a more inclusive global economy through digital financial services. By leveraging technology for positive change, we have the opportunity to empower underserved communities and drive financial inclusion worldwide. I’m excited to contribute my expertise and passion to this transformative journey.”

This expansion is just the beginning, as the Mojaloop Foundation intends to recruit more talent in the following months to further bolster its team. The Foundation remains dedicated to fostering collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity in the financial technology sector.

About the Mojaloop Foundation

The Mojaloop Foundation is committed to expanding financial inclusion by empowering organizations to create interoperable payment systems that facilitate digital financial services for everyone. To fulfil its mission, the Mojaloop Foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) charitable nonprofit organization, maintaining its free, open-source software, Mojaloop, and community as public goods in the service of financial inclusion. Merchants, banks, providers, government offices, and other entities interested in constructing inclusive payment platforms can utilize Mojaloop as a whole, adapt it, or use it as a real-time payment reference model. For more information about the Mojaloop Foundation, visit https://mojaloop.io/.