Kemi Okusanya Appointed CEO of Zest Payments

Kemi Okusanya Appointed CEO of Zest Payments

Kemi Okusanya has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Zest Payments, the fintech subsidiary of stanbicibtc.com, marking a significant leadership transition for the company as it seeks to expand its footprint in Nigeria’s rapidly evolving digital payments sector.

Okusanya brings extensive experience in banking, financial technology, payments, and digital innovation to the role. Prior to her appointment, she served as Chief Executive Officer ofof hydrogenplatform.com⁠ and held senior leadership positions at visa.com⁠, moneygram.com⁠ and zenithbank.com.

Her appointment comes at a time when Nigeria’s fintech industry continues to experience rapid growth, driven by increasing digital adoption, innovation in payment solutions and expanding financial inclusion initiatives.

Industry observers say her experience across multiple segments of the financial services value chain positions her well to lead Zest Payments through its next phase of growth and innovation.

As CEO, Okusanya is expected to oversee the company’s strategic direction, strengthen its digital payment offerings and support efforts to deliver innovative financial solutions to businesses and consumers.

Her appointment has also been welcomed as a notable milestone for women in leadership across Africa’s finance and technology sectors. Stakeholders say it reflects the growing influence of female executives in shaping the future of banking, fintech and digital transformation on the continent.

With a track record spanning some of the world’s leading financial and payment institutions, Okusanya’s emergence at the helm of Zest Payments is expected to further enhance the company’s role in Nigeria’s competitive fintech ecosystem.

Kemi Okusanya Appointed CEO of Zest Payments