Mitchell Elegbe is the founder and Group Managing Director of Interswitch, a digital payments and commerce company that has revolutionized how Nigerians and Africans at large interact with money.
At a time when digital transactions were a novelty in Nigeria, Elegbe envisioned a cashless future and built a robust infrastructure to support it. Today, Interswitch powers millions of transactions daily across the continent, making financial services more inclusive and accessible.His pioneering efforts made him a key figure in Africa’s fintech boom.
Interswitch was among the first African tech companies to achieve unicorn status, proving that African-led solutions can scale globally. Under his leadership, the company developed payment solutions like Quickteller and Verve, which have become household names.
Mitchell’s journey is a masterclass in resilience and foresight. He navigated regulatory hurdles, public skepticism, and technological limitations to build a fintech empire that serves as a model for emerging markets. His leadership continues to attract international partnerships and investments, further solidifying Nigeria’s place in the global fintech ecosystem.
More than a fintech leader, Elegbe is committed to social impact. He invests in initiatives that promote financial literacy and innovation among youths. His legacy is not just in the numbers he processes, but in the lives he transforms by democratizing access to finance.
