CEO of Flutterwave, Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, the, Africa’s leading payments technology company, has been invited to join the prestigious Wall Street Journal (WSJ) CEO Council. This recognition solidifies GB’s position as a global thought leader in the fintech industry, following the recent acceptance of Flutterwave’s CFO Oneal Bhambani into the Wall Street Journal’s CFO Network.
The WSJ CEO Council is composed of 350 CEOs from various industries, boasting a strong global presence. Collectively, these CEOs oversee more than 11 million employees and generate approximately $4.48 trillion in annual revenue. The council serves as an influential platform that fosters growth conversations and facilitates the exchange of ideas among leaders from some of the world’s most renowned companies.
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CEO Flutterwave, Olugbenga Agboola Academic Background
With an impressive academic background that spans institutions such as the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, the Wharton School of Management, and the University of Westminster, GB brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to his role at Flutterwave. In recognition of his achievements, GB was named the African Leadership Magazine’s Young Business Leader of The Year in 2020.
GB’s influence as a tech leader extends further, having been included in Fortune Magazine’s 40 under 40 list and acknowledged in Time Magazine’s 2021 Next 100 list. Additionally, in October 2022, he received the National Honor, Officer of the Order of the Niger, from President Muhammadu Buhari of Nigeria.
Under GB’s visionary leadership, Flutterwave’s payment infrastructure has revolutionized transactional experiences across Africa. In 2021, Flutterwave became the fourth company to achieve unicorn status, reaching a valuation of one billion dollars after securing a $170 million Series C round.
In his new role within the WSJ CEO Council, GB will have a unique platform to share his perspectives and engage in conversations about emerging economies, payments, and global fintech with some of the world’s most influential CEOs.
“It is a great honor for me to join the esteemed CEO Council of the Wall Street Journal, a platform that promotes thought leadership and the exchange of ideas. As Flutterwave continues to innovate and provide payment infrastructure in Africa and beyond, I am excited to contribute my insights as the CEO of the company,” expressed Olugbenga ‘GB’ Agboola, CEO of Flutterwave.
Notable Members of the Wall Street Journal
Notable members of the WSJ CEO Council include Ebenezer Onyeagwu, the group managing director and CEO of Zenith Bank; Allan Thygesen, CEO of Docusign; Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft; Börje Ekholm, president and CEO of Ericsson; Todd Boehly, chairman and CEO of Eldridge; and Arvind Krishna, CEO of IBM.
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