One of Africa’s leading payments technology companies, Flutterwave has announced the appointment of Mitesh Popat as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Mitesh Popat brings a wealth of global financial expertise to Flutterwave as its newly appointed Chief Financial Officer. With over two decades of experience spanning North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Popat is poised to play a pivotal role in Flutterwave's next growth and financial sustainability phase.
Before joining Flutterwave, Mr. Popat held key executive positions at Citi, including CFO for the Middle East and Africa, overseeing finance operations across 29 countries. He also served as CFO for Global Equities Sales and Trading, managing the financial aspects of a $5 billion revenue business. His extensive background in managing complex financial operations across diverse markets positions him well to drive Flutterwave's strategic financial initiatives.
Mitesh Popat, speaking on his appointment, said, "I am excited to have joined the Flutterwave team at this important time in the company's journey. I have a deep understanding of the operating environment in Africa and complexity of operating an emerging market business and I plan to bring my experience in growing Flutterwave while optimising our business model for sustained profitability. I am looking forward to working with the team to enhance Flutterwave's financial position and drive operational efficiencies through curiosity and innovation."
In his new role, Mr Popat will oversee Flutterwave's corporate finance functions, focusing on optimizing the company's business model for sustained profitability. He aims to leverage his deep understanding of African and emerging market operations to enhance Flutterwave's financial position and drive operational efficiencies through innovation.
