Seyi Ebenezer

Seyi Ebenezer is a seasoned commercial banking expert and fintech entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience in driving innovation, business growth, and financial transformation across Africa and global markets. He is the Founder and CEO of Payaza Africa Limited, a rapidly expanding payment gateway infrastructure company with operations in 20 African countries, Canada, the USA, and the UAE.

Prior to founding Payaza, Seyi held senior management roles at Keystone Bank and Access Bank PLC. He facilitated capital and debt deals exceeding $450 million across sectors including oil & gas, real estate, fintech, logistics, and e-commerce.

Seyi began his career at KPMG and is a chartered accountant, a Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), and an Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers (ACIB). He holds an MBA from Lagos Business School, a Certificate in Finance from Harvard, and is currently completing an Executive MBA at the Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University.

Seyi is recognized for his strong leadership in commercial finance, business development, and strategic banking operations. His honors include “Role Model of the Year” and “Balance Sheet Growth Award’’. Passionate about Africa’s financial future, he continues to shape the digital payments landscape through strategic vision and relentless innovation.