Vice president of Design and product development, Flutterwave

As the Vice President of Design, I am committed to elevating the role of design within the organization and ensuring that it is represented at the executive level. I lead my team with a focus on using design thinking to drive innovation and make strategic decisions that align with the company's goals.

I recently spearheaded the successful global brand refresh for our company. This rebranding effort positioned our company as more than just a payments company, but rather a technology company that solves a wide range of business and commerce problems. This new positioning has had a positive impact on our bottom line.

Additionally, I took the lead on redesigning and developing our flagship product, Flutterwave for Business. The launch of Flutterwave 3.0 not only allowed the product to align with our new brand identity, but also provided the opportunity to address legacy issues and proactively design the product to accommodate future features on our roadmap. You can find more information about the launch event here.

Head of Product and Design 2019, Flutterwave

I led the restructuring of the product team to improve efficiency and productivity. By breaking down the F4B (Flutterwave for Business) product into smaller, focused units, we were able to increase team cohesion and better support our customers and cross-functional teams. This restructuring was inspired by Amazon's 2 pizza team structure, which emphasizes lean, focused teams. Additionally, by clearly defining product areas within our larger product ecosystem, we were able to set clear paths for success and drive innovation. This approach led to the creation of a highly successful commerce team, which helped to sign up thousands of new merchants.

Head of Design 2018, Flutterwave

I successfully led the Design team for Flutterwave, spearheading efforts in Product Design, Design Research, Brand and Marketing Design. I developed a strong partnership with top stakeholders, elevating the design function to a key decision-making role throughout the organization. I also implemented a career growth plan for all design disciplines, fostering a sense of ownership and empowerment among team members.

Through my leadership, I successfully scaled the design team from 4 to 20 members, driving significant improvements in quality and efficiency. I am committed to continuously implementing processes that enable our designers to produce their best work in any situation.

Lead Product Designer, Flutterwave

I played a vital role in driving the success of Flutterwave's Rave payment platform. My team and I were responsible for creating seamless payment experiences that cater to customers across different currencies and countries. Additionally, we focused on designing intuitive dashboard experiences that empower merchants to effectively manage their businesses.

Our efforts were particularly instrumental in the redesign of the Rave dashboard, which led to a significant increase in merchant adoption - from hundreds to over 20,000.

Rave is a cutting-edge payment solution that enables businesses to accept payments from any individual or entity, regardless of location. We strive to provide a smooth and seamless payment experience for customers by offering a variety of payment options such as card, cash, mobile money, and bank account.

Product Designer and Developer, Devcenter 2016

Joined the team to build out a community of developers and designers in Africa.

We designed the first version of the website and application for the companies pivot into Talent management.

Product Designer and Developer, Delivery Science 2015

At Delivery Science, I joined the team to help build software that transform the way Africa collects and processes data from the field.